About the course

The mission of the Department of Physics and Astronomy is to educate and train the next generation of physicists, perform cutting-edge and internationally-recognized research, and support the education of students in allied areas such as engineering, chemistry, atmospheric science, and the biological sciences. M.S. with Thesis: A student must take at least 24 semester hours in graduate courses, plus at least 6 semester hours of PH 699, culminating in the successful defense of their thesis. Students writing a thesis do not need to take the Comprehensive Examination. M.S. without Thesis: A student must take at least 33 semester hours of graduate coursework, and achieve an M.S. passing grade on the Comprehensive Examination. This exam is offered every August, and also serves as the preliminary examination for the Ph.D. degree program. The Comprehensive Examination is on material covered in the core courses given above, and thus has sections dealing with quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory and relativity and classical and statistical mechanics. Criteria for an M.S. or Ph.D. pass are given on the Department?s web site. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2024	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2024	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2024	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2025	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2025	Huntsville
Fall (August), 2025	Huntsville
Spring (January), 2026	Huntsville
Summer (May), 2026	Huntsville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alabama in Huntsville

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　　For admission to the Graduate School, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an approved institution., All programs except those in the College of Business Administration must have a minimum grade-point average of B (3.0) on the undergraduate record, and Have a minimum total score of 300 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 3.0 on the analytical writing portion. For the English, Nursing, and Public Affairs programs, applicants must have a minimum total score of 410 on the MAT.,

　　TOEFL or IELTS (Non-Native English Speakers) - TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores ? 18 OR IELTS: all sub-scores ? 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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