The Graduate Physics program is intended to serve the needs of students who wish to enhance their preparation for a doctoral degree in physics or applied science, students who wish to obtain a terminal masters degree in order to work in a physics or engineering related industry, and students who wish to enhance their teaching of physics at the secondary level. To fulfill these purposes, the department offers a degree program: Master of Science in Physics. Students are advanced to candidacy upon the written approval of their thesis proposal by the graduate committee, subject to the rules and conditions given below. An oral examination on the thesis is required, eligibility and rules are given below. A maximum of three courses (12 quarter credit hours or the semester equivalent) may be transferred from another university or DePaul program, subject to the following: The determination of whether or not a particular course is deemed suitable for transfer will be made by the Program Director who may, at his/her discretion, consult the Graduate Committee for assistance in making this decision. Upon successful support, the request would be made to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies for approval. Transfer credit can only be awarded for graduate level coursework which has not counted toward the completion of a degree at DePaul or any other institution.
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January 2025
Lincoln Park Campus
2400 N. Sheffield Ave,
Chicago,
Illinois,
60614, Midwest, United States
Materials required during the application process for full admission to the MS in Physics program are:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
92 percent of DePaul undergraduate students enter into professional employment or continue their studies within sixth months of graduating.