Applied Physics Research
The Applied Physics Research Track involves taking a minimum of 30 degree credits (600 or 700 level):
- 6-credit thesis or a 3-credit research project
- 12 credits of required (core) courses
- 3 credits of mathematical physics or applied mathematics
- the remaining credits are to be filled with elective courses
Required physics courses
| Class number | Class name | # of credits |
| 26:755:511 | Advanced Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| 26:755:521 | Classical Electrodynamics | 3 |
| 26:755:532 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| 26:755:541 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
Available Electives
| Class number | Class name | # of credits |
| 26:755:610 | Special Topics in Experimental Physics (topics vary) | 3 |
| 26:755:611 | Special Topics in Theoretical Physics (topics vary) | 3 |
| 26:755:632 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| 26:755:680 | Quantum Mechanics III | 3 |
| 26:755:621 | Classical Electrodynamics II | 3 |
| NJIT | NJIT offers several electives such as Biophysics, Physics of Materials and several others | |
| Other Rutgers Departments | Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics offer a wide range of relevant electives | |
| New Brunswick | Rutgers New-Brunswick offers several electives in Physics, Engineering, and others |