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Masters of Science in Physics

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

GeographyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Study Level

Masters

Currently, there is tremendous growth in optics, condensed matter, and medical physics caused by rapid developments in the fields of superconductivity, electro optic materials, optical, acoustical, and NMR imaging, semiconductor devices, tomography, holography, and image-processing. The Physics Department of Cleveland State University offers an MS degree in physics, with emphasis on optics and condensed matter physics, or on medical physics, designed for applied scientists and engineers who wish to develop competence in these rapidly advancing fields. In 2005, the American Physical Society classified the Master of Science in Physics program at Cleveland State in the "strongest professional master's degree program" category. CURRENT RESEARCH: Macromolecular Crystallography: X-Ray studies of crystallized biologically and chemically interesting molecules, for designing molecules with specific biological activities for developing drugs. Medical Imaging Physics: Currently radiation dosimeters in medical imaging is largely patient-generic. Methods are being developed to assess organ dose for individual patients. Monte Carlo techniques are used to simulate the process of radiation transport in the imaging device and the patient anatomy. A large number of virtual procedures are being performed to provide a fundamental understanding of how organ dose in medical imaging depends on patient and device characteristics. Experimental Biophysics: Epithelial mechanosensation and mechanotransduction; fluid flow sensing by the primary cilium. Methods include: perfused tissue culture, live cell imaging, optical trapping, electrophysiology, molecular biology. Experimental Solid-State Physics: Current topics in the electronic properties and possible applications of novel materials include intercalated graphite fibers, conductor-insulator composites, and thin-film materials. Most measurements involve low-temperature and/or high-pressure techniques. Experimental Optics: Laser spectroscopy is being used to study diffusional processes.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geography

Study Level

Masters

Currently, there is tremendous growth in optics, condensed matter, and medical physics caused by rapid developments in the fields of superconductivity, electro optic materials, optical, acoustical, and NMR imaging, semiconductor devices, tomography, holography, and image-processing. The Physics Department of Cleveland State University offers an MS degree in physics, with emphasis on optics and condensed matter physics, or on medical physics, designed for applied scientists and engineers who wish to develop competence in these rapidly advancing fields. In 2005, the American Physical Society classified the Master of Science in Physics program at Cleveland State in the "strongest professional master's degree program" category. CURRENT RESEARCH: Macromolecular Crystallography: X-Ray studies of crystallized biologically and chemically interesting molecules, for designing molecules with specific biological activities for developing drugs. Medical Imaging Physics: Currently radiation dosimeters in medical imaging is largely patient-generic. Methods are being developed to assess organ dose for individual patients. Monte Carlo techniques are used to simulate the process of radiation transport in the imaging device and the patient anatomy. A large number of virtual procedures are being performed to provide a fundamental understanding of how organ dose in medical imaging depends on patient and device characteristics. Experimental Biophysics: Epithelial mechanosensation and mechanotransduction; fluid flow sensing by the primary cilium. Methods include: perfused tissue culture, live cell imaging, optical trapping, electrophysiology, molecular biology. Experimental Solid-State Physics: Current topics in the electronic properties and possible applications of novel materials include intercalated graphite fibers, conductor-insulator composites, and thin-film materials. Most measurements involve low-temperature and/or high-pressure techniques. Experimental Optics: Laser spectroscopy is being used to study diffusional processes.

Admission Requirements

6+
Student should have 4 yr Bachelor's degree or the equivalent. Other English language Requirements: TOEFL paper-based exam: 525; Successful completion of CSU's IELP (Intensive English Language Program) Advanced Level, with a grade of 80% or better and passing COMPASS ESL scores. Completion of English language studies (Level 112) from any of the ELS Language Centers. Achieve a score of C (Pass) or better on the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE).

24 Months
Jan-2000

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