The Semiconductor Science and Technology emphasis of the Physics M.S. degree is intended for those students who wish to certify their mastery of semiconductor coursework at the graduate level; such students may directly seek employment in the semiconductor industry, or pursue Ph.D. study in Physics, ECE or MSE after obtaining this M.S. degree.
Example courses offered in this program:
- PHYS 560A Condensed Matter Physics
- PHYS 561 Semiconductor Physics
- PHYS 565 Quantum Materials and Devices ( lecture and lab)
- MSE/ECE 546 Semiconductor Processing
- MSE/ECE 547 Semiconductor Processing Lab
- MSE/ECE 580 Advanced Materials Characterization
A unique feature of this program is that students will receive hands-on training in the newly established FASTLab—not only gaining extensive experience in standard semiconductor manufacturing and characterization processes, including vacuum technology, thin-film deposition, photolithography, and etching, but also developing skills in emerging post-CMOS technologies such as high-mobility two-dimensional materials, energy-efficient nonvolatile memories, and solid-state quantum computing.
For graduate college policies/rules please check http://grad.arizona.edu/academics/program-requirements/masters-degrees
How to apply:
The application portal is expected to open by October 20, 2025.
