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MS Physics at University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Physics (Plan I thesis or Plan II comprehensive exam) is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Students gain advanced knowledge of classical physics, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science  |  Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: Two-year typical timeline  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

Year one includes PHY215A/B Quantum Mechanics, PHY200B Electromagnetism and PHY219A Statistical Mechanics. Plan I students do PHY299 research and complete a thesis; Plan II students take 200-level cluster courses and a comprehensive exam, with advancement to candidacy in year two.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Physics graduate admissions (applies to the MS and PhD): statement of purpose, personal history statement, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, TOEFL scores for international applicants. Physics GRE is not required or accepted for Fall 2027. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0. Full-review deadline December 15, 2026; final deadline June 1, 2027 (reviewed only if space remains).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC graduate (academic) Tuition for California residents, 2026-27 annual. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition; self-supporting and professional programmes are charged differently and are not cov Source

Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

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