Overview
The Physics master's program at the University of Southern Mississippi involves research culminating in a project or thesis.
Research
- 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 molecular motions.
- Numerical simulations of physical systems: This approach complements and, in some cases, even replaces experimental approaches.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Statistical Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Research in Physics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Applied Mathematics View 595 other Masters in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- $60 non-refundable application fee
- Minimum GPA of 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- Good standing at last university attended
- Official transcripts and degree certificates or diplomas from all previous colleges or universities attended
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, or iTEP scores
- Official copy of GRE, GMAT, or MAT score from testing service
- Three letters of recommendation (upload to application file)
- Statement of Purpose or writing sample (according to departmental requirements)
- Immunization records (required prior to enrolling in classes if admitted)
- Official GRE Test Scores
- Resumè
- Research Interests
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
9094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4547 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
9094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4547 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for West Hattiesburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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