Program Requirements
The M.Sc. in Physics focuses on conducting innovative research in a broad range of fields at the cutting edge of physics, which include but are not limited to astronomy, high energy physics, condensed matter physics, materials science and biophysics. The thesis must focus on research in an area related to one of the Department's research groups.
Required Courses (30 credits)
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PHYS 601 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Physics 1 (1.5 credits)
Overview
Physics : Foundational skills in research and communication, including graduate student orientation, research integrityand ethics, proposal writing, science communication both oral and written for a general audience, outreach and equity, diversity, and inclusion, best practices in teaching assistantship.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Lee, Eve (Fall)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor
Restriction(s): Open only to students in a graduate degree program in Physics.
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PHYS 602 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Physics 2 (1.5 credits)
Overview
Physics : Core skills in reading, writing, critical thinking and career opportunities. Preparation for the comprehensive oral exams, paper reviews, writing and responding to referee reports, conference presentations, scientific programming, and data management and visualization.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Provatas, Nikolaos (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor
Restriction(s): Open only to students in a graduate degree program in Physics.
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PHYS 690 M.Sc. Thesis (24 credits)
Overview
Physics : Independent thesis research work.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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PHYS 693 M.Sc. Research (3 credits)
Overview
Physics : Independent work under the direction of the student's supervisor on a research problem in the student's designated area of research leading to a project report or seminar.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
12 credits at the 500, 600, or 700 level.
3 credits at the 600 or 700 level.
Students with an appropriate background may request Departmental permission to satisfy up to 6 credits through from the following courses:
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PHYS 691 Thesis Preparation (3 credits)
Overview
Physics : Directed study of research papers and experimental or theoretical techniques in the student's designated area of research under the supervision of the graduate studies committee of the Department.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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PHYS 692 Thesis Project (6 credits)
Overview
Physics : Independent work under the direction of the student's supervisor on a research problem in the student's designated area of research leading to a project report or seminar.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
