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Aug 24, 2024
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Physics [M.S.]
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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.
This is a designated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) program.
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Program Admission
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
Advisor Information
Marshall Thomsen, Ph.D., 240K Strong Hall, 734.487.8794, jthomsen@emich.edu
Eric Paradis, Ph.D., 240H Strong Hall, 734.487.6656, eparadis@emich.edu
James Sheerin, Ph.D., 240I Strong Hall, 734.487.8793, jsheerin@emich.edu
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, satisfactory performance on a comprehensive written/oral examination and one of the following two options: a) the successful completion of the experimental laboratory courses PHY 517 and PHY 558 in the summer after your first and second year of graduate study, or b) the completion of a research problem culminating in a written thesis or report.
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