Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Department of Physics and Astronomy provides graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Physics.
Master of Science Program:
Typically completed in two years, the master's curriculum centers on original research culminating in a thesis.
Students must complete at least 30 semester hours, with 24 hours focused on physics courses and related disciplines like mathematics, engineering, and other sciences.
Required foundational courses (or their equivalents), offered annually, include: PHY 501 Mechanics, PHY 502 Electrodynamics I, and PHY 503 Quantum Mechanics I.