Programs | School of Applied & Engineering Physics

Learn Physics. Speak Engineering.

We believe that excellence in physics—particularly developing the capability to do physics, rather than just know physics—is vitally important for a scientist or engineer to push the frontier of an engineering area.

Annie Taylor works on a computer chip in the Lambert Lab

Undergraduate Programs

Engineering Physics (EP) teaches the science that underlies engineering. EP gives you a great edge in study and careers and can be a gateway to many opportunities. Cornell's EP program has been one of the top 5 undergraduate EP programs for many years in the US News & World Report rankings.

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Graduate Programs

AEP currently offers a one-year Master of Engineering degree program (M.Eng.) in Engineering Physics, and a Doctorate in Applied Physics.

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I liked the collaborative environment that was happening across Cornell sciences and engineering. It was a great environment to work in with top-end facilities, so Cornell was my top pick.

— Megan Holtz, Ph.D. '18