Physics MS
Find your place in the universe with the online Physics Master's Degree!
Program-at-a-Glance (Graduate)
Completion Time:
1-2 years *pending hours enrolled
University Accreditation:
Special Requirements:
GRE score, resume, statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation
Learn more about this program:
The Physics Master’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi allows you to advance your career in physics. As you develop knowledge in “The Study of Everything,” you can use your unique perspective and research to understand how the universe works.
Students in this fully-online Physics MS program can conduct research in areas of physics, including:
- Mechanics – The study of forces, particles, and their interactions
- Electrodynamics – The study of electromagnetic fields
- Quantum mechanics – The study of the amazing world at the nanoscale and beyond
- Statistical mechanics – The large-scale behavior that results from random molecule motions
- Numerical simulations of physical systems – The approach complements and, in some cases, even replaces experimental approaches
The online Physics Master’s offers you a unique learning experience with synchronous classes. These live, online classes allow you to meet with your instructor and classmates each week and learn with a community of your peers. Your classes will meet at the same time and on the same days each week. This is your opportunity to create a better understanding of how the world works! Looking for more? Our enrollment coaches are standing by to assist you. Click here for more info! This is your life, plus college!
Scholarship opportunities are available for online students! Our Online Student Scholarship gives first-time, fully online students an opportunity for $500 towards their first semester. To get started with our Online Student Scholarship or to view our list of available scholarships for which you may qualify, visit our Student Scholarship page now!
What can you do with a Physics Master’s Degree?
A Physics Master’s degree provides a solid foundation in theoretical and experimental physics, allowing you to pursue careers across sectors like climate science, optical physics, data science, and so much more!
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