Physics (Polymer Physics), M.S.

Program Requirements

1. completion of graduate work with a 3.0 GPA (18 hours must be at the 600 level or higher). A 3.0 GPA is required to graduate.
2. completion of the physics core courses
3. completion of Physics Seminar
4. Polymer Science course work (at least 8 hours from the following)
5. satisfactory completion of a written comprehensive examination

Option 1, thesis, additional requirements (for 30 hours total):

6. development and completion of an original research project, thesis, and oral defense/comprehensive exam
7. electives 2 hrs.
8. continuous enrollment

Option 2, project, additional requirements (for 30 hours total):

6. satisfactory completion of a project under the direction of a faculty member:
7. completion of elective courses 5 hrs.
8. continuous enrollment