Undergraduate Degree
Students admitted to the M.S. program typically have a Bachelor's Degree in Physics. Students with degrees in engineering, mathematics or other related areas may also find this program a good match.
Candidates planning graduate study in physics should have completed at least 15 semester credit hours in undergraduate physics beyond introductory courses. Particularly for students applying as a Pathway to the PhD, these courses should include upper division Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Quantum Mechanics, as well as at least 6 credits of mathematics beyond college-level calculus, including for example multivariable calculus, ordinary differential equations, linear algebra and/or a course in mathematical methods of physics.
Standardized Exams
The university does not require Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for M.S. applicants, although you are welcome to submit your scores if you have taken the general or Physics exams.
International students must take the TOEFL exam to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. During the pandemic, other options are also available. Further information for international students can be found on the graduate school webpages, here.
For further information about the GRE and TOEFL exams, contact the Educational Testing Service
More Information
For more information about the graduate program, useful links (e.g., financial aid and housing), application advice, and other information return to the M.S. Programs Page.
If you have any further questions, please feel welcome to contact our Graduate Program Manager: Katie Bryant at @email.