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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Physics MS
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Students choose physics at UB because it combines excellence with diversity. By acquiring a rigorous foundation of basic knowledge and skills, as well as hands-on research experience, our graduates are equipped with the necessary tools to embark in any career which values technical aptitude and analytical thinking, as well as the ability to adapt to changes. Most of our graduates are employed as university or college faculty, or in senior technical or managerial positions in industrial, commercial, or research institutions.
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Comprehensive Exam Curriculum
Required Core (18 credits)
4 out of 7 must be minimum grade of “B”
Electives (12 credits)
Registration in tutorials or 600-level courses must be approved by DGS. For the culminating experience, most students will complete an exam; consult with DGS if you are interested in completing a Master’s Project or Thesis
Culminating Experience: Exam (0 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required
Required Core (15 credits)
3 out of 5 must be minimum grade of “B”
Culminating Experience: Project (6 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required
Required Core (18 credits)
18 credits of Formal PHY Graduate level LEC/SEM Courses (excluding PHY 598 , PHY 599 and PHY 6XX) including 1 of:
Culminating Experience: Thesis (12 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required
Instruction Method
- In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).
Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.
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