Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet general graduate admissions requirements  in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

• A grade of B or higher in calculus and higher-level math classes such as linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, and complex analysis
• A grade of B or higher in physics courses, especially in undergraduate quantum mechanics courses
• Three letters of recommendation. Letters from non-academic associates are accepted, but at least one letter must speak authoritatively to the student’s academic preparation.
• A personal statement spelling out career goals and interests in the applied physics degree
• The GRE is not required, however it is strongly recommended for international students to allow us to appropriately scale their performance to students from domestic programs