Applied Physics (M.S.)

Towson University’s Professional Science Masters program in applied physics is designed to prepare graduates for leadership positions in a wide range of science and technology careers. A broad, graduate level education in applied physics is delivered along with specialized skills related to project management, team work, advanced communication, presentation and interdisciplinary problem solving.

The physics content of the program aims at imparting advanced and specialized knowledge in selected areas of applied physics, while also emphasizing a broad set of skills including a range of laboratory techniques, computational and mathematical/ numerical modeling and use of computers for data analysis and automation.

The program offers the flexibility to choose from specialized content courses focused on areas that address the needs of the current technology workplace.   A key constituent of the program will be an internship or a research component that will allow students to acquire real life problem solving experience while working on-site at technology enterprises or participating in faculty research in applied areas.