Degree: MS (Physics)
Master of Science Degree in Physics (M.S.)
The Master of Science program, leading to the M.S. degree, gives the student a broad base of fundamental theory and concentrated study in a particular area of specialization. This program is designed for the student who either desires a career in industry or government, or wants to pursue further graduate study. Each student does experimental or theoretical research in an area of interest and writes a thesis.
Degree Requirements
To be awarded the M.S. degree in physics, candidates for the degree must:
- Meet the degree requirements of the School of Graduate Studies.
- Complete 30 semester credit hours of course work listed as available for graduate credit; 36 hours must be physics courses numbered 680 and above, including PHY 6800, 6810, 6730, 6830, 7100, 7110, 8000 (up to 4 CH) and a minimum of 6 CH of PHY 8990 (Research) with only 9 CH counting towards the degree.
- Must complete any course or study requirement imposed at admission.
- Pass a thesis defense administered by the advisory committee over research work and any topics in the core physics curriculum the committee may deem appropriate.
- Present an approved thesis to the graduate school.
Details concerning program selection, student evaluation, and thesis requirements may be obtained from the Department of Physics.
Note: Your program of study might be different. Please always check with an advisor before registering for classes.
Semester Program
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- Only 4 hrs of 8000 can be counted towards the required degree credits
- A max of 9 CH of PHY8990 can be counted towards the required degree
- Courses not counted towards MS credit: PHY6200, 6500-10, 6710
Sample program
| Fall | CH | Spring | CH | Summer | CH | |
| Yr 1 | PHY6800 Classical Mechanics PHY6730 Mathematical Physics PHY8000 Seminar |
3 3 1 |
PHY6810 Electromagnetic Theory - I PHY6830 Statistical Mechanics PHY800 Seminar |
4 3 1 |
PHY899 Research | 6 |
| Yr 2 | PHY710 Quantum Mechanics I PHY899 Research PHY800 Seminar |
3 2 1 |
PHY711 Quantum Mechanics II PHY899 Research PHY800 Seminar |
3 2 1 |
