University of Rhode Island Physics Department
                                            
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Department of Physics
University of Rhode Island
2 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-0817
USA
tel.: (401)874-2633/4
fax: (401)874-2380
08/28/07  

Master of Science (M.S.), Thesis Option

Requirements

  • A total of 30 course credits in approved individualized program of study .

  • The 30 credits must include 6 research credits and 21 credits of required core physics courses .

  • The remaining credits can come from elective physics courses or from courses offered by other departments if approved for the student's individualized program of study.

  • Master's thesis about research project.

  • Oral thesis defense .

  • Minimum grade of C for any course credit.

  • Minimum grade average of B.

 

Full-time students must fulfill these requirements in four years of less, part-time students in seven years or less.

A well-prepared student should be able to complete the M.S. degree program in two years or less.

Up to 6 hours of transfer credits are accepted for equivalent courses taken at other universities.