Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Physics, Quantum Information Option
This program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours with at most 3 credit hours from colloquium, seminar, or internship courses. Students will choose one of two pathways:
1. Thesis Pathway*
a. MS thesis research (PHYS7460): at least 6 and at most 12 credit hours allowed
b. Other approved courses: At least 18 credit hours required
2.Non-thesis Pathwayâ€
a. Graduate Project (PHYS7330L): 3 credit hours (MUST be completed in 1 semester)
b. Other approved courses: At least 27 credit hours required
| Required Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHYS.6070 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS.5330 | Introduction to Quantum Information | 3 |
| PHYS.7110/20 | Graduate Seminar in Physics | 0-1 per semester |
| PHYS.7010/20 | Physics Colloquium | 0-1 per semester |
| Total | 6 (minimum) |
| Elective Courses (at least 4 required) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHYS.5330L | Introduction to Quantum Information Lab | 3 |
| PHYS.5350 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS.5360 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| MATH.5880 | Mathematical Methods of Quantum Error Correction | 3 |
| PHYS.6165 | Graduate Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS.6190 | Physics of Quantum Information | 3 |
| XXXX.XXXX | Other graduate courses may be used with approval of the Physics Graduate Committee | 3 |
| Total | 12 (minimum) |
Students must choose either Thesis Option or the Project Option.
| Thesis Option | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHYS.7460 | Master's Thesis Research Physics | 3 |
| Total | 6-12 |
| Project Option | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHYS.7330 L | Graduate Project - Physics | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Total credit hours required for degree = 30
Updated 4/29/25