Master of Science [M.S] (Physics)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
$36,297 /Yr
Important Alert
- Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Dec 15, 2025
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $36297 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Food & Housing | $26091 |
| Transportation | $3465 |
Important Dates
Note that the dates & deadlines for 2026 intake are tentative and are yet to confirmed
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake | Dec 15, 2025 |
Applications to the Master of Science (M.S.) Physics program at the University of California are now open for the Fall 2026 intake. The application deadline is December 15 2025.
Indian students may be eligible for the Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program, offering a financial award of $24,000.
The M.S. Physics program at the University of California consists of the following modules:
| S.No | Course Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classical Mechanics | Core Course |
| 2 | Quantum Mechanics | Core Course |
| 3 | Electromagnetic Theory | Core Course |
| 4 | Statistical Mechanics | Core Course |
| 5 | Mathematical Methods in Physics | Core Course |
| 6 | Advanced Laboratory Physics | Core Course |
| 7 | Computational Physics | Core Course |
| 8 | Condensed Matter Physics | Core Course |
| 9 | High Energy Physics | Core Course |
| 10 | Plasma Physics | Core Course |
| 11 | Astrophysics | Core Course |
| 12 | Biophysics | Core Course |
| 13 | Nonlinear Dynamics | Core Course |
| 14 | Optics and Photonics | Core Course |
| 15 | Physics of Nanomaterials | Core Course |
| 16 | Advanced Electromagnetism | Core Course |
| 17 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | Core Course |
| 18 | Physics of Soft Condensed Matter | Core Course |
| 19 | Physics of Complex Systems | Core Course |
| 20 | General Relativity and Cosmology | Core Course |
| 21 | Introduction to Research | Elective Course |
| 22 | Special Topics in Physics | Elective Course |
| 23 | Directed Research | Elective Course |
| 24 | Graduate Seminar in Physics | Elective Course |
| 25 | Advanced Topics in Astrophysics | Elective Course |
| 26 | Advanced Topics in Condensed Matter Physics | Elective Course |
| 27 | Advanced Topics in High Energy Physics | Elective Course |
| 28 | Advanced Topics in Plasma Physics | Elective Course |
| 29 | Advanced Topics in Biophysics | Elective Course |
| 30 | Advanced Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics | Elective Course |
| 31 | Advanced Topics in Optics and Photonics | Elective Course |
| 32 | Advanced Topics in Nanomaterials | Elective Course |
| 33 | Advanced Topics in Electromagnetism | Elective Course |
| 34 | Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics | Elective Course |
| 35 | Advanced Topics in Soft Condensed Matter | Elective Course |
| 36 | Advanced Topics in Complex Systems | Elective Course |
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Program | $24,000 | Must have a GPA of 3.5 or better |
| Charles F. Scott Fellowship | $15,000 | Graduate students with baccalaureates from UCLA |
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Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| M.S Physics and Biology in Medicine | full time | 2 years | on-campus | $36297 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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