学生可以通过课程工作和提交批准的论文来获得硕士学位。通过撰写博士学位的四个部分可以免除MS论文。资格考试。鼓励硕士研究生撰写研究论文，并且可以在该计划的任何研究领域中撰写论文，从而发展电子设计，计算机仿真和可视化，低温，X射线散射等领域的实验室和计算技能，复杂的新颖材料和装置或材料科学。学生通常以学士学位进入该课程，并在获得博士学位的过程中获得硕士学位。该程序通常需要五年才能完成。入学的学生在基础物理学方面具有扎实的基础，并且可以接触活跃的研究领域。通过一系列的书面资格考试后，学生完成课程，然后进行独立研
Our M.S. and PhD programs are leaders in outstanding physics research programs. We provide intellectually rich, vibrant, and challenging courses to prepare students for careers in theoretical and experimental particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology, condensed matter physics, and biophysics.<br><br>Students typically enter the program with a Bachelor's and pick up the M.S. along the way to obtaining their Ph.D. The program usually takes five years to complete. Entering students receive strong grounding in basic physics, as well as exposure to active research areas. After passing a set of written qualifying examination, students complete their coursework and then pursue independent research. This research becomes the basis for Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy, at which point students then begin working on their dissertation. Upon successful completion and defense of the dissertation students are awarded the Ph.D. Throughout their graduate careers students work closely with faculty and pursue programs that fit their individual needs.