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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Use Computation to Solve Complex Physics Problems
How do you predict the behavior of millions of interacting particles, model the evolution of a physical system, or simulate conditions that are difficult or impossible to reproduce in a laboratory? These are the kinds of physics problems that are too complex to solve analytically—or difficult to reproduce experimentally. But computation can provide another way forward. Computational physics uses numerical methods, computer modeling, and simulation to investigate physical systems, test ideas, and solve problems across science and engineering.
Michigan Tech’s on-campus Advanced Computational Physics Graduate Certificate helps you build a stronger foundation for using modern computing as a tool for both scientific discovery and problem-solving.
Who is This Certificate For?
This certificate is designed for qualified professionals who want to strengthen their computational skills and apply advanced methods to scientific problems in their fields. It's also a good fit for graduate students seeking a concentration in computational physics or a foundation for further graduate study.
What You Need to Know
In the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computational Physics, you’ll build a foundation in programming, UNIX computing environments, system libraries, and computer graphics. You’ll also learn numerical algorithms and develop and implement numerical methods and computer simulations.
Apply these computational tools to scientific questions in your own research area while strengthening your ability to model, analyze, and solve complex problems.
Admissions
There are no prerequisites to enroll in this certificate program. See complete admissions requirements.
Accelerated Option
Michigan Tech Bachelor's + 1 Semester = Accelerated Graduate Certificate
Current Michigan Tech undergraduates or recent alumni, get started right away. Our accelerated graduate certificates are a fast, affordable way to add graduate credentials to your bachelor's degree in as little as one semester. Be more marketable in your industry or prepare for your master's degree. Explore accelerated certificate options.
Credits
This graduate certificate requires a minimum of 9 total credits. Students may apply the credits earned for this certificate toward a graduate degree at Michigan Tech.
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