Physics is a fascinating science with unlimited opportunities for discovery. The graduate certificate in Applied Physics is a 12-credit certificate that provides knowledge and practical experience to have an advanced experience with health physics, nuclear physics, or condensed matter physics. Be well prepared to advance in your career path in applied areas of physics, including laboratory management. The certificate will provide training in key elements for success in (Materials Physics track) areas of physics related to chemistry, materials science, engineering, nanotechnology, atomic physics, or biophysics or (Nuclear Physics track) in the regulatory and management aspects of ionizing radiation, including health physics or the nuclear power industry. Complete the graduate certificate as a stand-alone credential or stacked into the Professional Science (M.S.).
Applied Physics
About
- Want a physics-related career in materials science, health physics, or nuclear engineering
- Are a creative problem solver
- Are curious about how the universe works
- Have strong skills in mathematics
- Have a strong background in a science-related field
Disciplines
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
- A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
- Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career
- Radiation therapy
- Nuclear power plant operations and management
- Radiation safety officer
- Physical metallurgy
- Quality engineering
- Process engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Research and development
Fee Information
How to Apply
Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.
Step 2
Submit all required application materials including:
- Transcript Evaluation
- Transcripts
- IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
- Financial Documents
- Proof of Immunity
- Documents Required by Your Program of Interest
Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.
Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.
Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.
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