Physics MS

Find your place in the universe with the online Physics Master's Degree!

Program-at-a-Glance (Graduate)

Credit Hours:

30 hours

Cost per Credit Hour:

$535.12

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Completion Time:

1-2 years *pending hours enrolled

University Accreditation:

SACSCOC

Special Requirements:

GRE score, resume, statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation

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The Physics Master’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi gives you the opportunity to get started with your career in physics. As you develop knowledge in “The Study of Everything” you can use your unique perspective and research to understand the way the universe works.

Students in this fully-online Physics MS program can conduct research in a number of different areas like polymers, nuclear theory, optical physics, and so much more. Our research topics include 5 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 give you the opportunity to meet with your instructor and classmates each week and learn from a community of your peers. Your classes will meet at the same time and 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!

A number of 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 Master’s in Physics 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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