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.

Careers

Research (academic, government and industry)
Engineering
Computer hardware and software
Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Statistical Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Research in Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Hattiesburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV/Resume
Statement of Purpose (highlighting reasons for applying to the program and specific research interest, if any)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts of previous Academic Record. For international applicants with a 3-year BS/BSc degree, first-year MS/MSc transcript is required. Please note that official transcripts are required to complete your application;

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17340 USD / year

≈ 17340 USD / year
Out-of-State

17340 USD / year

≈ 17340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17340 USD / year

≈ 17340 USD / year

Funding

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