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Programs Offered
- Certificate
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Delivery Options
- Online
- On-Campus
- Accelerated
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Credits
- 9 credits
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Timeline
- One–three semesters
Bring Physics into the Real World
Take physics from the world of the theoretical to the world around you with a graduate certificate in Applied Physics. Learn fundamental topics that bridge physics, engineering, and other sciences and solve interdisciplinary problems with courses that span a breadth of knowledge. This isn't just classroom learning; relevant projects with real-world applications prepare students for careers in the field. Cultivate skills that will allow you to work more easily with engineers, researchers, analysts, and computer scientists to develop and refine emerging systems in a variety of fields.
In view of the ever-changing technological landscape, strengthen your foundations and discover advances in practical applications of physics principles. Explore new frontiers in one or more areas of interest, including optics/photonics materials and devices, big-data statistical analysis, advanced computation using machine learning methods, and nano- and quantum materials and technology.
Who is this Certificate For?
This certificate is for qualified professionals who want to enhance their skill set and can be a foundation to continue toward a graduate degree. It is also valuable for degree-seeking students looking to develop a concentration that gives them an edge in their career path.
What You Need to Know
With a graduate certificate in Applied Physics, you'll gain the skills to meet growing technical needs in physics, engineering, and computational fields. Learn to evaluate and implement a physics framework across specialized domains. Appraise new technologies as they develop and take part in turning emerging ideas and theories into practical solutions for problems people face every day.
Admissions
We recommend students have a mathematics, science, or engineering background 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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