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MS Physics at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Physics offers a Master of Science degree with several options. The standard physics MS can be earned by taking a specified set of courses without an MS thesis. Alternatively, an MS thesis may substitute for 8 semester hours of coursework. Offered at: Boston.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 32 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 32 semester hours. Required courses include PHYS 7301 Classical Mechanics/Math Methods; PHYS 7305 Statistical Physics; EESC 6500 Pathways to Professional Success; PHYS 5318 Principles of Experimental Physics; PHYS 7302 Electromagnetic Theory; PHYS 7315 Quantum Theory 1.

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Application information

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.

Duration: 32 semester hours

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