Physics

Physics, which traces its history all the way back to Aristotle, is devoted to the study and understanding of nature. Considered the most fundamental science, it deals with the constituents, properties, and evolution of the entire universe, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies. But because physics covers so much territory, many questions about the physical world have yet to be answered.

At NYU-Poly, our MS in Physics program trains the next generation of physicists to find those answers. Courses for this program are held on our Brooklyn campus, primarily in the evening.

Admissions Criteria

Admitted students will be expected to have a BS in physics or a closely-related discipline and to make up any deficiencies before commencing graduate studies. Letters of recommendation, GRE and TOEFL scores, and application letters will be considered in the admission process.

Curriculum

You must complete 30 credits to earn a Master of Science in Physics at NYU-Poly.

The credits are distributed as follows:

• 6 credits of basic courses (a 3-credit course in quantum mechanics and 2 semesters of graduate seminar)
• Elective physics courses. The elective courses may include a 6-credit research project or a 9-credit thesis in physics. You should decide which you will pursue with your adviser.

With the approval of your adviser, you can transfer and apply as many as 9 credits of physics courses taken at another institution toward your NYU-Poly degree. A comprehensive examination is not required for the degree.

Minimum Course Requirements

PH 6673 Quantum Mechanics I, Credits: 3.00
PH 9531 Graduate Seminar I, Credits: 1.50
PH 9541 Graduate Seminar II, Credits: 1.50
Elective Courses, Credits: 24 (4 electives can be at the 5000 level)

Electives

PH 5343 Physical Basis of Nanotechnology, Credits: 3.00
PH 5443 Physical Techniques and Application of Nanotechnology, Credits: 3.00
PH 5473 Modern Optics, Credits: 3.00
PH 5481 Modern Optics Lab, Credits: 1.00
PH 5493 Physics of Nanoelectronics, Credits: 3.00
PH 5553 Physics of Quantum Computing, Credits: 3.00
PH 5663 Physics of Alternative Energy, Credits: 3.00
PH 6153 Theoretical Mechanics I, Credits: 3.00
PH 6163 Theoretical Mechanics II, Credits: 3.00
PH 6243 Electromagnetic Theory I, Credits: 3.00
PH 6253 Electromagnetic Theory II, Credits: 3.00
PH 6403 Physical Concepts of Polymer Nanocomposites, Credits: 3.00
PH 6513 Introduction to Solid-State Physics I, Credits: 3.00
PH 6523 Introduction to Solid-State Physics II, Credits: 3.00
PH 6553 Advanced Quantum Computing, Credits: 3.00
PH 6633 Statistical Mechanics I, Credits: 3.00
PH 6643 Statistical Mechanics II, Credits: 3.00
PH 6683 Quantum Mechancis II, Credits: 3.00
PH 8013 Selected Topics in Advanced Physics, Credits: 3.00
PH 8023 Selected Topics in Advanced Physics, Credits: 3.00
PH 9983 Please Refer to Catalog
PH 9993 Please Refer to Catalog