Graduate Program in Physics

In the Department of Physics at UMass Amherst, you can choose between doctor of philosophy (PhD) and master of science (MS) degrees with a wide variety of curricular and research opportunities for graduate students. If you're a current UMass undergrad, we also offer an accelerated (4+1) master's program. You'll be encouraged to make use of the many professional development opportunities available both through the department and the Graduate School's Office of Professional Development.

PhD Program

The UMass Physics Department hosts about 90 graduate students in our PhD program, with an average of about 15 students in each incoming class.

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Master of Science Program

The UMass Physics Department offers a course-based master's program (no thesis required) that gives you the flexibility to design a curriculum suitable either as a preparation for a PhD program or as a pathway to a career in industry. Additionally, undergraduate physics students currently enrolled at UMass are eligible to apply for the accelerated (4+1) MS program.

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