Physics: MA, MS
Program Information
PROGRAM NAME
Physics
PROGRAM LEVEL
Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS)
COLLEGE/SCHOOL AFFILIATION
College of Arts and Sciences
PROGRAM WEBSITE
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
FINAL DEADLINE
Fall Term: January 15
This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.
MEDIAN TIME TO DEGREE
1.2 years
CAMPUS
Eugene
Program Description
The Department of Physics offers graduate programs that lead to the master of arts (MA), master of science (MS), and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. The traditional master’s degree programs, leading to a MA or MS degree, consist primarily of course work and require one to two years to complete.
The physics department awards either a “General Master’s Degree” or an “Applied Master’s Degree” depending on course of study. For information on the Applied Physics degree, see Physics (Applied), Master's Industrial Internship Program.
Application at a Glance
You apply for admission through your program. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website.
UO Application Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Applicants
- Financial Verification for International Applicants
Program-Specific Application Requirements
Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
Optional
- GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
- GRE Physics subject test
Not Required
- GMAT
Physics: PhD
Program Information
PROGRAM NAME
Physics
PROGRAM LEVEL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
COLLEGE/SCHOOL AFFILIATION
College of Arts and Sciences
PROGRAM WEBSITE
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
FINAL DEADLINE
Fall Term: January 15
This program may accept applications after the posted deadline on a space-available basis. Refer to the program’s website for more details.
MEDIAN TIME TO DEGREE
6.2 years
CAMPUS
Eugene
Program Description
Graduate students in physics in the College of Arts and Sciences pursue a PhD in close collaboration with research faculty leading investigations in a wide range of experimental and theoretical research areas such as:
- Astrophysics
- Biophysics
- Soft condensed matter
- Hard condensed matter
- Free electron physics
- Gravitational waves
- High energy physics
- Optics
- Quantum information science
- Solid-state physics
State-of-the-art laboratories are found in Willamette Hall, home of the physics department. Physics graduate students routinely work at one of several research facilities
- LIGO gravitational wave detector
- CERN large hadron collider
- CAMCOR housing capital-intensive equipment for microanalysis, surface analysis, electron microscopy, semiconductor device fabrication, as well as traditional chemical characterization
Application at a Glance
You apply for admission through your program. Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website.
UO Application Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Applicants
- Financial Verification for International Applicants
Program-Specific Application Requirements
Required
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
Optional
- GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
- GRE Physics subject test
Not Required
- GMAT