About Master’s Program,
The Physics (M.S.) master’s program at UNH allows you to deepen your understanding of core concepts like electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics, and classical mechanics. Housed in a university recognized with the highest classification for research activity and the Space Science Center, you’ll dive into innovative research and advanced methodologies alongside award-winning faculty with expertise in condensed matter, nuclear and particle physics, high energy theory, space physics, astrophysics and cosmology, and physics education. These experiences, along with a capstone project, are designed to launch successful careers in academia, industry, government research, or further doctoral studies.
The M.S. degree gives you an understanding of physics’ basic theoretical structures as preparation for conducting cutting-edge research. You will learn to apply advanced research methodologies and facilitate deeper student thinking in the areas of electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, and advanced mathematical methods. The graduate program in physics includes a capstone experience, which can be a master’s thesis or project. Graduates of this master’s program are equipped for successful careers in research and development in business, industry, government and education/academia, and are prepared for doctoral programs.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Why get a master’s degree in physics? The M.S. degree gives you an understanding of physics’ basic theoretical structures as preparation for conducting cutting-edge research. You will learn to apply advanced research methodologies and facilitate deeper student thinking in the areas of electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, and advanced mathematical methods. The graduate program in physics includes a capstone experience, which can be a master’s thesis or project. Graduates of this master’s program are equipped for successful careers in research and development in…
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Each year, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences awards many scholarships to its students. These awards of several hundred to several thousand dollars honor the recipients and are normally applied to tuition for the following year. Various benefactors of the college, often CEPS alumni, have established endowments that fund these scholarships.
In addition to the CEPS-Industry scholarships, CEPS students are eligible for nearly 100 different scholarships by the generous support of alumni, industry and professional groups. While some are based on financial need, many recognize merit alone. Some target specific areas of study or research at UNH, while others may focus on students from a particular region or high school. Other factors that may be considered include campus involvement, leadership ability, military status and others. Most awardees are continuing full-time students with a GPA of at least 3.0.
To ensure that students are matched appropriately with scholarships, each CEPS department has a scholarship award committee that meets during the spring semester to review criteria and make awards. If your home department requires a scholarship application, you will receive an email with the application details early in the spring semester. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May and the scholarship funds will be applied toward the next academic year.
Application Requirement,
- First-time users choose Sign Up. If you’ve already signed up, please log in.
- Complete the Application Form. Provide the appropriate information in each of the sections provided. Click “Continue” after completing each section.
- You can confirm your progress via bullets on the left side of the application. The bullets turn green when the section is complete.
- The application questions are generated based on the program and the information you provide.
- Transcripts: Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. You will be asked to upload copies of your transcripts through the application form. If admitted, you will need to request official transcripts to be sent directly to the UNH Graduate School from the institution(s) you attended either via email (school@unh.edu) or hardcopy (UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824). If you are a current UNH undergraduate student or have previously attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC), you will not need to upload your transcript. We will retrieve your transcript for you.
- Letters of Recommendation: Provide your recommenders’ names and email addresses in the application form. Once you submit your application, an email will be sent to them from the Graduate School with instructions and a link to a form they will need to complete. They may contact the school@unh.eduat any point. Encourage your recommenders to send their letters before your program’s application deadline.
- You can send reminders to your recommenders through your application portal.
- You can change any of your recommenders by clicking the “Change Recommender” button in the application portal or by emailing the Graduate School.
- Upload all required documents to the application form
- Pay the application fee and submit your application: Once you have answered all required questions, provided your recommenders’ contact information, and uploaded your documents, scroll to the bottom of the application. If you have a fee waiver code you can enter it there. When ready click on the “Review Your Application” button. This will take you to a screen that summarizes all of your information and will indicate if you missed any required information. If you used a fee waiver code, and the application is complete, you can then click on the “Submit Your Application” button. If you have to pay the fee then click on the “Save and Pay” button to pay the fee. After you pay the fee you will be returned to your application to finish the submission process. The final submission step will ask you to verify and electronically sign your name, agreeing to the terms of submission and the accuracy of the information. Once submitted, your application will be sent to the Graduate Admissions office for review and processing.
- Some people are eligible for an application fee waiver (e.g., U.S. Veterans, McNair Scholars, former and current AmeriCorps members, etc.).
- After submitting your application.We’ll send you an email confirming we received your application and we’ll provide you with a nine-digit number that will become your UNH ID number (a 9-digit number beginning with a 9).
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
Applicants must pay the application fee ($65 for Master’s/E.D.S./Ph.D. programs
