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Master of Science in Physics at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics is offered under either Plan I (with thesis) or Plan II (without thesis).

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Physics & Astronomy  |  Duration: 30-32 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Under Plan I, a minimum of 24 credit hours of graduate work in physics and mathematics (exclusive of thesis) is required. Under Plan II, 32 credit hours of graduate work in physics and mathematics are to be taken. Included in these 32 credit hours must be at least 4 standard grade credit hours in problems or research courses. Under both plans, the graduate work offered for the master’s degree must include12 credit...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall semester: January 10 Spring semester: August 1 Please visit the Physics and Astronomy Department Web site for additional information, specific admission criteria, application forms and directions.

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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