Graduate
Master's Curriculum
Master of Science in Physics
Program Requirements
Physics Graduate Programs & Requirements from the 2019/2020 Graduate Catalog
Core courses: (all 5 required)
- Mathematical Methods I PHZ 5115
- Electricity and Magnetism I PHY 6346
- Quantum Mechanics I PHY 6645
Thesis option
Three graduate-level elective classes (nine credit hours), at least two of which must
be within physics, plus six credit hours of master’s-thesis or directed research.
PHY 6911, PHY 6935, and PHY 6971 will not count toward the electives. In addition,
the candidate must present and successfully defend a written thesis.
Non-thesis option
Five graduate-level elective classes (fifteen credit hours), at least two of which
must be in physics. PHY 6911, PHY 6935, and PHY 6971 will not count toward the electives.
Laboratory or Computing Experience
The student, as part of her elective work or thesis, or through previous course work,
should demonstrate either laboratory or computational experience.