Study Applied Physics abroad

To get a degree in Applied Physics, a student first must get a bachelor’s degree in physics, Applied Physics or relevant fields in engineering. However, some institutes directly offer a bachelor’s programme in Applied Physics. The duration of this degree is four years and the average tuition and fees is variable according to the university of your choice. This stage will provide a comprehensive foundation of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, computational and quantum physics along with general relativity and laser physics. After this, students can get jobs as research assistants and high school physics teachers, the average salary for these being around $55,192. 

After the students have finished this stage, it is beneficial to go for research positions as it makes them familiar with the practical aspects of their degree. Getting a master’s or postgraduate degree is also easier with research experience.  

Postgraduate degrees are research oriented. The course requires a comprehensive examination and thesis along with an oral defence. Tuition fees can vary depending on multiple factors, like discipline, length of study, university and city. The duration is two years and the average tuition costs $30,000-35,000 per year.  

Following the completion of the master’s degree, acquiring a doctorate is the next step. Its duration is usually three to six years and ends with a dissertation/thesis including an oral defence. The dissertation is based on a single topic of research. The average total tuition fee is around $30,000 in the UK. A total of 36 hours of course work for students entering with a bachelor’s degree, or 18 hours of course work for those students entering with a master’s degree.  

Completing a PhD will allow students to become physicists in universities and research institutes.