MA Physics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Physics is awarded as a terminal degree or on the way to the PhD, and prepares students for PhD admission or for physics-related work in national laboratories or the private sector. Students may find research opportunities at Brookhaven National Laboratory or Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: 3-4 semesters (minimum two semesters and one summer); 30 graduate credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

A department-approved programme of 30 graduate credits, normally including graduate seminars, classical mechanics, electrodynamics and quantum mechanics, with a minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate courses and either the master's-level comprehensive examination or a master's project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements plus: bachelor's degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution; minimum B average in all undergraduate coursework and B or better in sciences and mathematics; acceptance by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Graduate School. Applicants not meeting the degree or GPA requirement may be admitted provisionally without financial support.

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 applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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