In our technically-oriented society, many professional fields need individuals with strong science backgrounds. More than ever before, those who study physics find themselves entering a wider range of career fields with an excellent foundation for success. To assist with our students' success, Physics has a dedicated Lead Departmental Advisor for undergraduate students and a Graduate Program Director for students in the combined B.S./M.S. degree or the M.S. degree.
Miami University offers a Master of Science degree, a Bachelor of Science degree, and a minor.
Prepares students for graduate study or employment in physics and related fields, including applied and engineering physics, biophysics, medical physics, medical school, teacher licensure in physics, or careers in business or law. Students can choose from either a Advanced Physics or a Biological Physics concentration.
The M.S. degree is a research intensive program with both a thesis and non-thesis option. Graduates of the Physics M.S. program are well-prepared for careers in research, education, engineering, and applied science.
This minor provides a foundation in classical and modern physics together with enhanced skills in electronics or computational physics. It is not available to majors in physics. Courses may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis.
Designed for students intending graduate study in physics or for students interested in a broad theoretical background in physics.
Designed for students interested in biophysics, physics-based biomedical fields, or medical school.
The physics faculty recognizes high achievement by students through awarding departmental honors. Students receiving this distinction will have an excellent record of course work and significant experience. Please note that departmental honors are separate from university honors, and students do not have to be in the University Honors Program to be eligible for departmental honors.
Students must have senior standing before registering for honors credit, and the application is usually done late in the junior year. Students may apply during the senior year, but must do so at least one semester before graduation. The minimum grade point average for all courses taken for the bachelor's degree will be 3.20. Evidence that the student is able to carry out a scientific investigation requires completion of a research project that exhibits originality and has significant physics content. While working in the project, the student must have senior standing and register for at least four credit hours of PHY 480, Departmental Honors.
For full details contact our Lead Departmental Advisor, Steve Alexander, Ph.D..
Highly qualified students entering Miami University and majoring in physics, biological physics, or engineering physics are eligible for Frische Scholarships. These scholarships are merit-based, and no additional forms are required. The Starkey Family Physics Scholarship is also awarded to incoming freshmen based on merit and financial need. No additional forms are required.
For other information regarding financial aid, please refer to the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Majors entering their sophomore, junior, and senior years are eligible for several different scholarships. Awards are based on academic performance and no additional forms are required. These include:
