An MS in physics is especially suited for those looking to go on to doctoral study or pursue careers in industry.
This program requires a six-credit thesis, which is normally a formal report on your research in some feature of experimental, theoretical, or computational physics, or physics education.
33 credits
Core Requirements (15 hours)
All students in the MS program are required to take the four core courses (PHYC 671, PHYC 673, PHYC 675, and PHYC 676) and three semesters of graduate seminar (PHYC 683 for 3 credits).
12 credits in physics, applied physics, or astronomy as approved by the Department
In addition to the 15 core credits and 6 thesis credits, students must complete 12 additional graduate credits approved by the Department. At least 6 of these credits must be from physics, applied physics, or astronomy courses offered by the Department (examples listed below). A maximum of 6 credits may come from approved courses not offered by the Department (e.g., chemistry, mathematics, computer science, etc...).
Research requirement (thesis hours, 6 credits)
The MS degree requires a 6-credit thesis, which is normally a formal report on the student’s research in some feature of experimental, theoretical or computational physics, or physics education.
6 total credits of THES 698 are required.
0-6 credits from approved courses outside the Department
With approval by the Department, up to 6 elective credits from courses outside the Department may be applied toward the program's 33 required credits.
Total Credit Hours: 33