M.A. in Physics Curriculum Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Overview M.A. in Physics students can focus their studies in two ways: academic or industrial. Academic Focus: With an academic focus, students build strong credentials for applying to top Ph.D. programs in physics and engineering and to increase the chances of securing full financial support in those programs. Industrial Focus: With an industrial focus, students develop strong tools to transition into high-end industrial jobs in the STEM field. In addition to taking applied physics and engineering courses from the academic track, students may take up to 6 credits in mathematics, business or finance. The 30-credit M.A. in Physics can be completed full time in just 15 months or part time at a pace that makes sense for you. Degree Requirements To earn the M.A. in Physics, you must complete 30 credits from the following courses.* All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise noted. EGR/PHY 5321 Electromagnetic Theory EGR/PHY 5322 Electromagnetic Theory 2 EGR/PHY 5301 Computational Physics and Engineering EGR/PHY 5303 Mathematics for Physics and Engineering EGR 5221 Engineering Mechanics EGR 5222 Engineering Mechanics 2 EGR 5810 Advanced Physics and Engineering Laboratory EGR/PHY 5510 Applied Statistical Thermodynamics EGR 5621 Quantum Engineering EGR 5622 Quantum Engineering 2 EGR/PHY 5036 Complex Systems in Science and Engineering PHY 5011 Introduction to Quantum Algorithms EGR 5937 Applied Physics Colloquium (1 credit) EGR 5935 Quantum Heterostructures PHY 5912 Research in Physics *With department and adviser approval, students may substitute up to 6 credits from the Katz School of Science and Health or the Sy Syms School of Business.
