Fall Deadlines
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2027
Standard Deadline: April 15, 2027
Spring Deadlines
Priority Deadline: November 01, 2026
Standard Deadline: November 01, 2026
Application Requirements
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Program-Specific Instructions
This concentration is intended for students who wish to pursue employment in an applied physics or engineering-related field.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in physics or a related field from an institution accredited by a Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency or an international equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
In some cases, applicants may be required to complete one or two prerequisite courses based on an evaluation by a graduate physics advisor. Such students may be admitted on a provisional basis.
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors.
The general GRE is recommended, while the GRE Physics Subject Test is not required.
English Proficiency Requirements
All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.
International Transcript Requirements
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.
