Campuses:
Duluth campus
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Duluth Campus
Physics M.S.UMD-Physics & Astronomy
Swenson College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Physics, University of Minnesota Duluth, 371 Marshall W. Alworth Hall, 1023 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-7124; fax: 218-726-6942)
Email:
umdphys@d.umn.edu
Website: http://www.d.umn.edu/physics/grad/
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Physics MS program provides a grounding in the fundamentals of physics, combined with significant research involvement. The primary areas of research are computational physics, high-energy neutrino physics, experimental work in condensed-matter physics, and observational and theoretical work in physical limnology and oceanography.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
An undergraduate degree in physics or related field is required.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Three letters of recommendation are required.
The application deadline is July 15; however, applications received by April 1 receive full consideration.
Special Application Requirements:
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must submit current score(s) from the following tests:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
20
major credits,
0
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
30
major credits and
0
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:The Plan B project requires a written report representing a minimum of 120 hours of total effort.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Plan Options
Plan A
Electives
Select 6 credits to complete the 20 course credits required for the for Plan A. The overall plan of study and selection of specific elective courses must form a cohesive program and be approved by the DGS and the advisor. With prior approval, courses outside the PHYS designator may count as electives and are encouraged if they are appropriate to the student’s goals.
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Plan B
Electives
Select 15 credits to complete the 30 course credits required for Plan B. The overall plan of study and selection of specific elective courses must form a cohesive program and be approved by the DGS and the advisor. With prior approval, courses outside the PHYS designator may count as electives and are encouraged if they are appropriate to the student’s goals.
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