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Physics and AstronomyMaster of Arts/Master of Science

Total Credits

30

Program Graduation Requirements

Students should meet with their advisor at the beginning of each semester to plan their Program of Study. The following are requirements for all students.

  • Comprehensive Exam

  • Form Supervisory Committee

  • Graduate-level non-research courses

  • Research courses

  • Additional graduate-level courses

  • Program of Study Approval

  • Thesis Defense or Final Examination (non-thesis option)

Note: To pass a course for credit toward a Master’s in Physics requires a grade of "B-" or better. In addition, to receive graduate credit, the course number must be 5000 or above.

Additional requirements may apply. More information about the degree programs can be found in the https://www.physics.utah.edu/graduate-programs/.