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Physics Program

Physics M.S. - Overview

Physics Basic Preparation: Master of Science (M.S.)

UHCL Open House Applicants for candidacy should have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in one of the physical sciences, mathematics or engineering disciplines.  Applicants with other degrees may also apply if they meet the requirements listed below.  Equivalent courses or appropriate substitutions will be determined in consultation with a faculty advisor.  If background deficiencies exist, students may be required to take courses that will not apply toward the graduate degree.
Physics Basic Preparation
Note: PHYS 4131 and PHYS 4132 satisfy many of these requirements
Students should take the following courses (or equivalents) in preparation for the program:
University Physics I and II with Laboratory 8 hours
Modern Physics 3 hours
Calculus I and II 8 hours
Calculus III 3 hours
Differential Equations 3 hours
Complex Variables 3 hours
Linear Algebra 3 hours
Probability and Statistics 3 hours

Intermediate Electromagnetism

3 hours
Quantum Mechanics 3 hours

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

3 hours
 
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