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    MS. in Physics

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    Chestnut Hill, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $39,760.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    10
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MS. in Physics at Boston College is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Chestnut Hill, US. Tuition is $39,760 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Interim master's degree in the PhD program in physics with focus on condensed matter physics including quantum materials, quantum information, quantum sensing, biological physics, energy materials, photonics, and nanotechnology.

    Focus: research
    THE World University Rankings: 301 | U.S. News & World Report: 36 (National Universities)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE General Test and Physics Subject Test are recommended but not required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Applicants whose first language is not English must take the ... International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (up to 36 months with STEM extension)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS. in Physics at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS. in Physics at Boston College is $39,760 across 30 required credits.
    Is MS. in Physics at Boston College online or in-person?
    MS. in Physics at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does MS. in Physics at Boston College take to complete?
    MS. in Physics at Boston College is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    Is MS. in Physics at Boston College STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MS. in Physics at Boston College is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is MS. in Physics at Boston College?
    MS. in Physics at Boston College reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11%.