The Department of Physics offers two programs of graduate study leading either to the Master of Science or to the Master of Science in teaching degree. The Master of Science degree program is a research-based master鈥檚 program with a required thesis. It prepares graduates for employment in private or government laboratories, or for further graduate work. The department participates in PhD programs in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Environmental Sciences.
Core requirements
PHY 6450 - Integrating Phy Sci & Math I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 6460 - Integrating Phy Sci & Math II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 6510 - Electricity and Magnetism Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6600 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6610 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 6830 - Statistical Mechanics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 5510 - Advanced Physics Laboratory - II Credit Hour(s): 2
PHY 6990 - Special Topics in Physical Science for Teachers Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
PHY 8000 - Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
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September 2025
College of Science and Mathematics
134 Oelman Hall,
DAYTON,
Ohio,
45435, United States
For admission to graduate study leading to the M.S.T. degree, candidates must:
Students must have earned a 4-year baccalaureate degree/3-year baccalaureate degree from select international institutions or its equivalent from an accredited college, university, or other institution of higher learning.
If your native language is not English and you do not have a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, you must have a minimum score on one of the following exams:
A score of 79/120 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
A band 6 or higher through the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
A score of 57 or higher on the Pearson PTE
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Whether you want to be a scientist, artist, engineer, doctor, or business leader, there鈥檚 an outstanding academic program for every learner.
