Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Physics
| Required Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
| PHYS.6070 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
At least 4 elective courses must be chosen in consultation with the Academic Advising Committee out of courses acceptable for graduate credit, except PHYS.5530/40 and PHYS.5350/60.
| Elective Courses (choose 4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
| PHYS.XXXX | Physics course listing | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Students must choose either Thesis Option or the Project Option.
| Thesis Option | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
| PHYS.7460 | Master's Thesis Research Physics | 3 |
| Total | 6-12 |
| Project Option | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Name | Cr. |
| PHYS.7330 | Graduate Project - Physics | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
All full-time candidates are required to register for Physics Colloquium, PHYS.7010/7020, and at least one Physics Seminar every semester. After attending the general Graduate Seminar, PHYS.7110/7120, for one year, students may elect to take one of the specialized seminars instead.
Up to total of 3 credits for colloquia/seminars can be counted towards a graduate degree.