$31,516 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Physics
- Master of Science in Physics at the University of California Los Angeles is a 2 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- UCLA's Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering offers the following degrees:
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Upon admission to graduate status, full-time students complete the program normally in 4 quarters.
- In this program, students have to successfully complete 36 units which consist of 9-10 courses.
- This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- UCLA is building the first ultra-compact X-ray free-electron laser (UC-XFEL), bringing a heretofore national-lab-scale facility to the university.
- International students get the opportunity to apply for financial support i.e. fellowships, teaching, and research assistantships if they hold a letter of recommendation.
- The department provides groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technology, award-winning faculty to the students.
- The research activities include the following areas:
- Extrasolar Planets and Planetary Science
- Astroparticle physics
- Galactic Center Group
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $15102 | $15102 |
| Other Fees | NA | $80 |
| Total Fees | $31516 | $31596 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 326 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
- Students interested in applying to the Physics program should demonstrate a solid background in undergraduate physics.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program. Students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.