MS Physics at University of Oregon

Programme overview

Graduate study in physics leading to a master's degree, including applied physics, with research areas in astronomy and astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter, elementary particle and optical physics, supported by the Institute for Fundamental Science, the Materials Science Institute and the Oregon Center for Optical, Molecular and Quantum Science.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Physics | Duration: Typically four terms (three with sufficient transfer credit) | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Thesis option: 9 credits of thesis (PHYS 503, or PHYS 503 with PHYS 601). Specified-course option: 40 graded graduate physics credits with a GPA of at least 3.00, 36 of them from a department-approved list.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Oregon graduate admission (applies to all graduate programs): a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent international credential, completed before the first day of classes. Each program sets its own GPA, test and prerequisite criteria. Applications include transcripts, a CV/resume, a statement of purpose, references, and GMAT/GRE scores where the program requires them. Applicants whose primary language is not English need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo English Test 120 (some programs require higher). Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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 programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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