PhysicsMS

Physics at South Dakota Mines
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Program Highlights
Department pageFeatured Research
- Calibrations for the improved search for dark matter with the LZ experiment
- The IceCube EPSCoR Initiative (IEI) - IceCube and the Data Revolution
- Theoretical study of angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy of Ga1-x MnxAs
- Power Over Fiber R&D for the DUNE Vertical Photon Detection System
Featured Courses
- Electrodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
Potential Careers
- National Laboratories
- High-performance computing
- Industrial research
- Electronics
- Magnetic design engineer
Pursuing a physics graduate degree at SD Mines provides you with opportunities to participate in exciting global particle physics experiments. SD Mines boasts an excellent student to faculty ratio, so you will always have access to the one-on-one help that is crucial to success in research. Pursuing a thesis-based MS was an excellent way for me to develop real research skills and figure out that a PhD is right for me.
Requirements
Physics DepartmentEligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree in
- Physics
Credits
Course requirements: 25 credits
Research requirements: 7 credits
Total credits: 32
Non-Theiss
Course requirements: 30 credits
Project requirements: 2 credits
Total credits: 32
Application Deadline
For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Thesis
The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the
end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends
your original work and contribution to the field of study.
TYPE
In-Person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
- Official English proficiency scores
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- GRE scores not required
- Eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
Non-Thesis
The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development.
Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There
is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
TYPE
In-Person
ADMISSION MATERIALS
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- English proficiency scores
- Not eligible for assistantships
- Tuition and fees
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