Admission Requirements:

Applicants should have the equivalent of an undergraduate major in physics with a strong background in mathematics including multivariable calculus and differential equations. Students who do not meet these requirements may be granted conditional admission requiring additional undergraduate course work in physics and/or mathematics.

All applicants must provide the following with their application:

• Transcripts from all undergraduate institutions previously attended
• A personal statement of at least 1,000 words explaining the purpose for pursuing the MS degree here at EMU
• Two letters of recommendation

Department Information:

Physics & Astronomy - College of Arts & Sciences

Advisor Information:

Program Requirements:

The M.S. in Physics prepares students in traditional physics research. Graduates are well-prepared for doctoral study or for junior college or community college teaching.

Graduation requirements include 30 hours of approved graduate credit, satisfactory performance on a comprehensive written/oral examination and the completion of a research problem culminating in a written thesis or report.

Degree Requirements: 30 hours

The M.S. in Physics requires the completion of 30 hours of course work to be distributed among required courses, elective courses and cognate courses as follows:

Note:

* PHY 581  requirement may be waived in exceptional cases upon department approval.