Master of Science in
Engineering Physics
The Master of Science in Engineering Physics offers advanced training in space science and engineering, including scientific instrumentation, applied optics, remote sensing and spacecraft subsystems
The research-focused program allows students to work with award-winning faculty on projects ranging from satellite systems and sounding rockets to ground-based remote sensing and theoretical studies in space systems, upper-atmosphere physics, plasma and magnetospheric physics. It is designed for recent graduates and professionals seeking expertise in applied physics as it relates to space science and engineering.
The M.S. in Engineering Physics offers expertise in space science and engineering, including instrumentation, applied optics, remote sensing and spacecraft subsystems. The research-focused program includes work with satellites, sounding rockets and ground-based experiments, along with related theoretical studies.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation 
- Students participate in a wide range of research, much of it funded by NASA, the National Science Foundation and other agencies.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- Accutron
- IBM
- NASA
- RTX
30 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Space Physics Research Lab – Students study the Earth’s upper atmosphere and ionosphere using remote sensing instruments. Funded by NSF and NASA, it involves students in research and shares data with the scientific community.
- Laboratory for Exosphere and Near-Space Environment Studies (LENSES) – Students will develop highly sensitive spectroscopic instruments to study faint, diffuse optical line emissions, with applications in terrestrial aeronomy, planetary science and galactic astronomy.
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