MA/MS in Physics

Queens College runs this master's degree in physics as a broad graduate course of study that draws on both theory and laboratory-based work. Its intended audience is varied. Some students plan to teach the subject in secondary schools, others want to shore up gaps in their undergraduate training before applying for a doctorate, and some look toward fields such as technical writing, finance or patent law. The department does not limit admission to physics majors. Applicants whose bachelor's degree is in a neighboring discipline, such as engineering, technology, mathematics or another applied science, can be accepted on a conditional basis. Conditional admission carries an obligation. Before enrolling in particular graduate courses, these students complete the appropriate undergraduate physics major courses so that their background matches what the advanced coursework assumes. Prospective applicants with a non-physics degree should contact the department to learn which courses would apply to them.