Physics students studying

Candidates for the M.S. degree must complete a minimum of thirty semester hours of graduate work in residence. In the non-thesis program at least twenty-four semester hours must be in physics, and no more than nine of these may be in courses numbered below 600. In the thesis option, at least eighteen semester hours must be in physics, six of which may be in research guidance and not more than nine in courses numbered below 600. In addition the student must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination.

  • Father O'Connell Hall

    Graduate Admission

    Apply for acceptance in our master's and doctoral degree programs in Physics.

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  • NASA Goddard

    Why Study Physics in D.C.?

    Our students have access to research centers such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the National Institutes of Health.

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