Physics Master's

Program Overview

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Physics Master's

Master of Science (M.S.)

Program Type

• Major

Format

• On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

• 2 years

Credit Hours

• 36

The Department of Physics offers a Master of Science with the flexibility to pursue your own interests and further your career ambitions while you explore the fundamental nature of the universe.

Research Areas

• Ion Beam Modification and Analysis Laboratory, containing four electrostatic accelerators and ancillary equipment to support studies of materials modification and analysis by ion beams
• Optical Micro/Nanofabrication Laboratory, with instrumentation for development and fabrication of photonic and plasmonic devices and other nanophotonic structures
• Precision Atomic Physics and Laser Laboratory, equipped for the development of precision laser light sources and their application to fundamental tests of quantum electrodynamics
• Solid State Physics Laboratory, which is equipped for nanostructure synthesis and characterization and the development and study of nanoscale device applications
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Photonics Laboratory, a laser-based laboratory where femtosecond pulsed lasers and continuous wave lasers are used to study materials properties
• Computational Laboratory, a computer-based laboratory for the design, simulation, and calculation of materials structure and property
• Astrophysics Laboratory, which studies the physics in the space such as galaxies and universe evolution
• Student Research Laboratory, dedicated student labs equipped with a variety of instruments for materials characterization and simulations

Marketable Skills

• Conceive and design complex studies
• Implement research plans
• Perform multiple project roles
• Apply variety of research methodologies
• Concisely present research results

Career Outlook

Students with Master of Science in Physics may choose to continue their study for a Ph.D. degree or work in various industries, government research labs, and educational institutions.

Courses

• Advanced Classical Mechanics I (3 hrs)
• Computational Physics (3 hrs)
• Electromagnetic Theory I (3 hrs)
• Quantum Mechanics I (3 hrs)
• Selected Topics in Materials Physics (3 hrs)
• Survey of Solid State Physics (3 hrs)

Funding Opportunities

• Graduate teaching assistantships at three different levels ranging from $1,680 to $2,280 per month for nine months and summer employment possibilities
• Out-of-state tuition waiver and the possibility for a tuition remission grant
• Research assistantships also are frequently available for returning students
• Competitive tuition remission grants

Research Opportunities

• Faculty-directed research funded by the National Science Foundation, the Air Force, the Army Research Office, NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and industrial partners
• Collaborative research opportunities involving interaction with scientists from prominent national institutions and Australia, Italy, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Spain, and Mexico

Department and Facilities

• Physics Building, Room 110
• Materials Research Facility (MRF), equipped with an extensive suite of instruments for micro and nano characterization of materials and a Nanofabrication Analysis and Research Facility with a clean room for synthesis, processing, and testing of materials and devices
• TALON, a high-performance cluster computing facility configured with 224 nodes and operating at speeds up to 20 teraflops

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Physics program at the University of North Texas offers graduate students the opportunity to delve into the fundamental nature of the universe. The program emphasizes research and exploration of mechanics and the relationships between energy and forces that govern the universe. Students can tailor their studies to align with their individual interests and career aspirations. Students have opportunities to collaborate with scientists from prominent national institutions and international partners in countries like Australia, Italy, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Spain, and Mexico.

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Careers:

Graduates with a Master of Science in Physics can pursue further studies towards a Ph.D. degree or enter various industries, government research labs, and educational institutions.

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Other:

• The program provides access to state-of-the-art equipment in modern research laboratories, including:
• Ion Beam Modification and Analysis Laboratory
• Optical Micro/Nanofabrication Laboratory
• Precision Atomic Physics and Laser Laboratory
• Solid State Physics Laboratory
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Photonics Laboratory
• Computational Laboratory
• Astrophysics Laboratory
• Student Research Laboratory
• Students also have access to campus research facilities such as:
• Materials Research Facility (MRF)
• TALON, a high-performance cluster computing facility
• Research assistantships are also available for returning students, accompanied by an out-of-state tuition waiver and competitive tuition remission grants.
• Students regularly author and co-author refereed publications in professional literature and participate in national and international professional meetings to present their research results, establish their reputations as scientists, and develop professional networks.
• The program emphasizes a friendly and supportive team spirit in research laboratories and classrooms.
• The program offers a variety of courses, including:
• Advanced Classical Mechanics I
• Computational Physics
• Electromagnetic Theory I
• Quantum Mechanics I
• Selected Topics in Materials Physics
• Survey of Solid State Physics