Continue your journey to understand the universe around us with a master's of science in physics. Whether it be teaching, working as researcher, serving as an analyst in industry or government labs, or bolstering your profile for doctoral programs, you'll benefit from an active research community whose students and work aim to revolutionize the field of physics. The department offers a program of courses and research leading to the MS degree in Physics. Two routes are available. Plan 1 requires 30 semester hours of credit: 24 hours of coursework plus a six-hour thesis (PHYS 5398 and PHYS 5399). Plan 2 requires the favorable recommendation of the Physics Department Graduate Studies Committee and 36 hours of coursework including the successful completion of a research problem (PHYS 5391 ) with a written report submitted to the department.