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 applicant must specify the name of th faculty or groups at UMass Boston they would like to work with.
• The GRE is required.
• While the GRE Physics subject test is not required, it is strongly recommended, as it allows for normative comparisons.