Some students find it advantageous to begin their graduate studies in a smaller program, with ready opportunities for personal interactions. If you are interested in pursuing a physics Ph.D. directly , you may want to visit the WWW page of the School of Physics and Astronomy on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. M.S. Degree Requirements Graduate Courses Department Facilities Admissions and Financial Aid Information Physics Graduate Student Handbook Semester Conversion Information , Semester Courses Quarter Courses Additional general information on the Physics Department, other programs, the campus, and the Duluth area is available through the following links. The graduate program in physics at UMD leads to an M.S. degree. Students typically complete the program in two years.
All students participate in research, with levels of participation determined by the program.
Plan A involves the preparation of a thesis based on original research carried out under the supervision of a faculty member. Most of the research and writing for this is done during the second year. Plan B programs incorporate a smaller research project and more course work. The LLO faculty are also associated with the university-wide Water Resources Science program, which offers Ph.D. opportunities for students wishing to continue work in this direction. Most students in the physics program receive financial support through half-time teaching assistanships.