DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY

Master of Science

For some students, the master's degree will be used as part of a continuing Ph.D. program; for others, it will be a terminal degree leading to employment in government laboratories, high-tech companies, teaching professions, and other occupations.  

M.S. REQUIREMENTS

The Master of Science degree is offered by this Department only under the following option:

Plan A: Twenty-four credits in course work plus an eight-credit thesis.

  1. At either the graduate or undergraduate level, Physics 6200, 6500, 6600, or equivalent courses, and at least six credits in quantum physics such as covered in the courses Physics 6300, 6800, and 6810, or their equivalent. Mathematics through MAT 5070 and PHY 7100, or equivalent courses.

  2. At least twelve credits at the 7000 level or above (exclusive of Physics 7990, 7996, 7999, 8995, and 8999) including Physics 7100 and/or 7200 and at least one course from Physics 7050, 7060, & 7070.

  3. At least half of all course work must be in Physics.

  4. A departmental final oral exam is required for all candidates.

For more detailed information concerning graduate degree requirements and procedures, click on the General Information Handout below.

General Information Handout (Adobe PDF)


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For information on graduate admissions, go to our Graduate Admissions homepage, or send an e-mail to gradadm@physics.wayne.edu.