硕士论文：学生必须至少修完24个学期的研究生课程，再加上至少6个学期的PH 699，以成功捍卫自己的论文。撰写论文的学生无需参加综合考试。没有论文的MS：学生必须至少参加33个学期的研究生课程，并获得综合考试的MS合格分数。该考试于每年的八月提供，也可以作为博士学位的预备考试。学位课程。综合考试是针对上述核心课程中涵盖的材料的，因此有涉及量子力学，电磁理论和相对论以及经典和统计力学的部分。硕士或博士学位的标准 通行证在美国商务部网站上提供。
UAH's Department of Physics & Astronomy seeks outstanding students to train, mentor, and assist in reaching their full potential as scientists and future leaders in science and society. Graduates have enjoyed exciting and fulfilling careers in academia and industry, including both government and the private sector. This degree denotes a much deeper understanding of the major areas of Physics, as well as one or more subspecialties such as astrophysics or optics.The time required can be as short as 1.5 years for the course-based option. The typical completion time for the thesis option is about 2 years. Within the thesis option, we offer the Optics and Photonics Curriculum, which is ideal for presently-employed students needing more advanced study in these areas.