• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Ranked by the American Physical Society as one of the top physics master's programs in the U.S., the MS in Physics is designed to: advance your understanding of the concepts of modern and classical physics; develop your ability to apply these concepts to solve practical problems.

We are interested in working with inquisitive and enthusiastic students who plan to pursue: professional careers in research and teaching; applied areas of industrial research and development.

The Physics Department offers a range of graduate courses in: Astrophysics; computational physics; electrodynamics; fluid physics; mathematical physics; nuclear physics; quantum mechanics; relativity.

The department also offers courses emphasizing research—including thesis research and independent study in special topics.

You'll be encouraged to participate in faculty research in areas such as theoretical and computational physics—including atomic physics, relativity, high-energy and gravitational physics, and traffic modeling. Most students are supported by teaching or research assistantships.

Under the guidance of a graduate advisor, you will follow a course of study and research that is in harmony with your own background and goals. The size of our program fosters close personal contacts among students and faculty.

Our program's part-time option is geared toward students who are already professionally active but wish to enhance their knowledge base in the field.

Program objectives

The program's objectives are to: provide a research-oriented master's program with diverse research opportunities; prepare graduates for professional positions in industry and teaching; prepare graduates to pursue PhD programs in physics and related fields.

Ocean physics: We provide a path to the PhD program in oceanography at UMassD's School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST).

PhD in EAS: UMassD's doctoral program in Engineering & Applied Science (EAS) offers opportunities for contemporary, advanced interdisciplinary research.

Degree requirements

Candidates for the MS in Physics must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework. The department offers 3 degree options: MS with thesis, MS with research project, and MS with comprehensive examination.

Graduate coursework comprises 500- and 600-level courses, although up to 6 credits of the total may be taken in advanced undergraduate (400-level) courses.

While the program is designed to meet a variety of professional needs, at least 15 credits of physics core courses are required. The remaining credits may be drawn from physics or other engineering or science fields with prior approval of the Physics Graduate Program Director.

Research areas

Major areas of research in the Physics Department include: AMO Physics; Computational and Theoretical Physics; Experimental Nuclear Physics; Ocean Physics; Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics; Traffic Engineering.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Engineering

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in an appropriate field from an accredited (if U.S.) institution of higher learning or be enrolled in such a baccalaureate degree program, with degree completion anticipated prior to graduate enrollment. Applicants who lack a bachelor’s degree may be considered for admission, in some programs, if they can demonstrate convincingly that they have the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in the discipline of their choice. We require a minimum score of 533/200/72 (PBT/CBT/IBT) on the TOEFL or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS for entrance to any program and a minimum score of 550/213/79 (PBT/CBT/IBT) on the TOEFL or BAND 6.5 on the IELTS for consideration for a teaching assistantship.

课程信息

学制：全日制(30 学分)

学费：US$22,183.56 (¥ 141,130) /年

开学时间：预计在五月, 八月 2022

申请截止日期：19-Jan-22

留学地点：College of EngineeringDion Building, Room 326,285 Old Westport Road,DARTMOUTH,Massachusetts,02747, United States