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MS Physics

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of California Riverside

Program Overview

All candidates for the M.S. degrees must complete 36-quarter units of approved letter grade courses. Of these, at least 24-quarter units must be in the 200 series. Each course must be passed with a grade of "B-" or better. Each student must maintain an average for all courses of "B" or better. The remaining requirement is completion of either of the following two plans:

  • Plan I - Satisfactory completion of a thesis in a field of physics to be chosen in consultation with a faculty supervisor. A committee designated by the department will evaluate this thesis. In addition, Phys 401 is required.
  • Plan II - Satisfactory performance on the comprehensive examination.

Under either plan all requirements for the Master's degree must be completed no later than the end of the sixth quarter.

Program Key Stats

$5034 (Quarterly)
$ 155

Jan Intake : 1st SepSept Intake : 5th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

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Additional Information & Requirements

UC Application A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. Unofficial transcripts. A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale) TOEFL iBT: 80 or IELTS 7.0 overall, no sub-score lower than 6.0 3 letters of recommendation Statement of Purpose Personal History Statement  

Career Options

  • Physicist

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