Physics
Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy
College
College of Arts and SciencesGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Dipangkar DuttaOverview
Graduate study is offered in the Department of Physics and Astronomy leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Physics and to the Doctor of Philosophy in Physics. Both thesis and non-thesis options are offered for the Master of Science. An interdisciplinary program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with a concentration in Applied Physics is available. A specific program, depending on the research interest of the student, is established by consultation between the student and his/her advisor. The non-thesis M.S. option provides a means of enabling the Ph.D.-track student to complete graduate education in a timely manner. Major areas of study include the following: Astrochemistry, Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed matter physics, Experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, Experimental and theoretical optics, Experimental atomic, molecular, optical, and plasma physics, Experimental nanomaterials and nanoelectronics.
Requirements
At the time of entering the graduate program in Physics, all students are required to take placement examinations in classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics. The results of these examinations are used to determine whether the student has the appropriate background to take the 8000-level courses. If a student performs unsatisfactory on an exam, she/he will be required to take the corresponding 6000-level course(s). Students are required to have a research advisor and begin research within one year after entering the program. Before that, the graduate coordinator is the academic advisor of the student. Once a student has a research advisor, she/he must form a Graduate Committee and formulate a Graduate Program of Study, both in a timely manner. If a student wishes to have an advisor from outside the Physics Department, the student needs permission from the Graduate Coordinator. Required Courses are listed in a separate document. If a student wishes to take a course outside the Physics Department, the student needs permission from her/his advisor. Students who will have teaching assignments are required to attend and pass the Teaching Assistant Workshop. International students who will have teaching assignments are also required to attend the International Teaching Assistant Workshop (Fall admission only).
Master's
Master of Science
College
College of Arts and SciencesGraduate Coordinator
Dr. Henk F. Arnoldushfa1@msstate.edu
Overview
Graduate study is offered in the Department of Physics and Astronomy leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Physics and to the Doctor of Philosophy in Physics. Both thesis and non-thesis options are offered for the Master of Science. An interdisciplinary program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with a concentration in Applied Physics is available. A specific program, depending on the research interest of the student, is established by consultation between the student and his/her advisor. The non-thesis M.S. option provides a means of enabling the Ph.D.-track student to complete graduate education in a timely manner. Major areas of study include the following: Astrochemistry, Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Condensed matter physics, Experimental and theoretical nuclear physics, Experimental and theoretical optics, Experimental atomic, molecular, optical, and plasma physics, Experimental nanomaterials and nanoelectronics.
Requirements
At the time of entering the graduate program in Physics, all students are required to take placement examinations in classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics. The results of these examinations are used to determine whether the student has the appropriate background to take the 8000-level courses. If a student performs unsatisfactory on an exam, she/he will be required to take the corresponding 6000-level course(s). Students are required to have a research advisor and begin research within one year after entering the program. Before that, the graduate coordinator is the academic advisor of the student. Once a student has a research advisor, she/he must form a Graduate Committee and formulate a Graduate Program of Study, both in a timely manner. If a student wishes to have an advisor from outside the Physics Department, the student needs permission from the Graduate Coordinator. Required Courses are listed in a separate document. If a student wishes to take a course outside the Physics Department, the student needs permission from her/his advisor. Students who will have teaching assignments are required to attend and pass the Teaching Assistant Workshop. International students who will have teaching assignments are also required to attend the International Teaching Assistant Workshop (Fall admission only).
