Master of Science in Physics at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Physics enables a student to learn advanced topics in physics beyond what is taught at the undergraduate level. It prepares students for careers as professional physicists in industry, government, or graduate study in physics, engineering, or material science. It also prepares students for teaching careers that require completion of courses at the master’s level.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 2 years (32 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 32 credit hours.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The MS in Physics is a 32 credit hour program. There are two options for obtaining a terminal master’s degree. Option 1: This option consists of coursework at the 5000 and 6000 level and a master’s research project conducted under the supervision of one or more of the faculty members in the unit. The research project culminates in a master’s thesis. Students entering the program must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent course work in physics. Option 2: This option focuses on coursework at the 5000 or 6000 level and does not require the completion of a master’s research project. Doctoral candidates who have filed the D-2 and D-3 forms with the University Graduate School can receive a MS in Physics en route to the PhD degree after completion of 32 credits of graduate course work.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

Explore more study programmes

Engineering