Master of Science in Physics

Missouri University of Science and Technology

The department of physics offers programs leading to both the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. The master’s degree can be earned with either a thesis or non-thesis option.Most physics graduate students are supported by teaching or research assistantships, although some fellowships are available for exceptionally promising students. Most new graduate students start as teaching assistants in the introductory physics laboratory. Later, they are often supported as research assistants on external research grants. Entering graduate students usually have a physics undergraduate degree however inquiries from students with other technical degrees and a good mathematics background are encouraged, since the program allows minor background deficiencies to be made up.Available with either a thesis or non-thesis option. Each option has the same set of core courses, but differ slightly in some requirements. It usually takes four semesters for a student to obtain this degree.

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