Master of Science in Physics
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 6103 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 6105 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 6106 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 6107 | Statistical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 7000 | Master's Thesis 1 | 6 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select twelve credit hours from either of the following: | 12 | |
Physics lecture courses at the 6000-level or higher 2 | ||
Graduate courses at the 6000-level or higher from a school other than Physics 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
With a Physics faculty member
- 2
4000-level courses are allowed with approval from the Physics Graduate Coordinator
- 3
With approval from the Physics Graduate Coordinator
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 6103 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 6105 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 6106 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 6107 | Statistical Mechanics I | 3 |
| 8000- level Special Problems or Master's Practicum research 1 | 6 | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select twelve credit hours from either of the following: | 12 | |
Physics lecture courses at the 6000-level or higher 2 | ||
Graduate courses at the 6000-level or higher from a school other than Physics 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
With a Physics faculty member
- 2
4000-level courses are allowed with approval from the Physics Graduate Coordinator
- 3
with approval from the Physics Graduate Coordinator
BS/MS OPTION
The BS/MS Option allows eligible students to double count a maximum of 6 credit hours toward undergraduate and graduate requirements while still completing all other program requirements to earn both degrees.
To apply for the option, undergraduate Physics students (BS in Applied Physics, BS in Physics or BS in Astrophysics) must have at least 30 credit hours earned at Georgia Tech with an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher, and fewer than 90 credits overall (including transfer credit). Applicants with more than 90 credits will be considered for the program on a case-by-case basis. It is recommended that students delay formal application to the BS/MS program until they have a reasonable estimate of the semester in which they will complete all the requirements for their BS degree.
The minimum GPA to graduate with an undergraduate degree in Applied Physics/Physics/Astrophysics to continue to the MS in Physics program is 3.0. The minimum GPA for graduation with the MS in 2.7.
Students will need to consult with an advisor to indicate which courses are sharing with the graduate degree in DegreeWorks.