Master of Science in Physics
About This Programme
Advanced physics research.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
College Requirements
2 credit hours
- COSC501 Research Methods1 credit
- COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credit
Core Courses
13 credit hours
- PHYS515 Methods of Mathematical Physics3 credits
- PHYS525 Quantum Physics I3 credits
- PHYS530 Electrodynamics I3 credits
- PHYS545 Analytical Mechanics3 credits
- PHYS633 Physics Seminar1 credit
Elective Courses
9 credit hours; up to 3 credit hours may be chosen from other UAEU graduate programs with Graduate Committee approval
Optional modules
- PHYS541 Atomic Physics3 credits
- PHYS543 Advanced Laser Physics3 credits
- PHYS552 Nuclear Physics3 credits
- PHYS555 Introduction to Plasma Physics3 credits
- PHYS560 Elementary Particle Physics3 credits
- PHYS575 Physics of Semiconductors3 credits
- PHYS614 Modern Statistical Physics3 credits
- PHYS622 Solid-State Physics I3 credits
- PHYS624 Computational Physics-I3 credits
- PHYS698 Selected Topics I3 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours
- COSR699 Thesis6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.