Graduate Programs in Physics

The Department of Physics grants the degrees Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. The general requirements for these degrees as outlined in the MSU Bulletin apply. Every student should examine this Bulletin and be familiar with its requirements. The following supplements the Bulletin by outlining requirements and policies which apply specifically to degrees granted by the Department of Physics. In exceptional cases, departmental requirements, prerequisites, and time limits may be adjusted. Such exceptions require consent of the Physics Department Faculty in advance.

First year graduate students are required to register for a Fall Semester 1-credit teaching seminar (PHYS 500-01) and a 1-credit research seminar (PHYS 500-15) designed to acquaint the students with the various research areas in the department. These seminars will be presented by persons active in those areas and are designed to aid a student in identifying the particular area or areas he/she would like to pursue. Students are urged to enroll in other seminars of their choice to obtain more in-depth knowledge of particular areas.

First year U.S. students who are not Montana residents should immediately take steps to become legal residents of the State of Montana, to avoid paying nonresident fees in subsequent years. These students should register for a maximum of 6 credits per semester in their first year.

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