The Master’s Program is designed to give students a deeper appreciation of physics while giving them a comprehensive exposure to research methodology that will allow them to become independent researchers. Research is being carried out in the following areas:
Astrophysics (High Energy Phenomena, Stellar and Binary Evolution, Pulsars)
Solid State Physics (Condensed Matter Physics, Many-Body Theory, Highly Correlated Systems)
Theoretical Physics (Cosmology, Gravitational Theory, Dark Energy)
Particle Physics (Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics)
The MSc degree requires the successful defense of a thesis (Physics 600; 15 credits), participation in the seminar series (Physics 580 & 581; 18 credits), and the completion of a minimum of 12 credits (4 courses) from lecture courses offered at the 500-level. Additional courses may be required of the student depending on his/her background. Course selection is determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor and departmental chair. Students must register in the thesis course (Physics 600) for each year that they are enrolled in the program. The minimum number of credits required to complete the MSc degree is 45. The following is a list of courses that can be offered:
Quantum Mechanics I (PHY561)
Quantum Mechanics II (PHY562)
Condensed Matter Physics (PHY564)
Electromagnetic Theory (PHY565)
Theoretical Topics (PHY566)
Statistical Mechanics (PHY567)
Advanced Quantum Theory (PHY571)
Particle Physics (PHY572)
Advanced General Relativity (PHY573)
Relativistic Astrophysics (PHY574)
Numerical Methods and Simulations (PHY575)
Stellar Astrophysics I (PHY576)
Many-Body Quantum Theory in Condensed Matter Systems (PHY577)
Selected Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHY578)
Selected Theoretical Topics (PHY579)
Graduate Seminar I (PHY580)
Graduate Seminar II (PHY581)
Stellar Astrophysics II (PHY586)
Thesis Research Dissertation (PHY600)