M.S. · STEM
Physics
College of Science & Engineering
M.S. program in Physics at Texas State University. STEM-designated — international graduates qualify for up to 3 years of OPT.
⭐ STEM program — international students qualify for up to 3 years of OPT
From the official catalog
The figures below come from the Texas State University catalog. The catalog is republished each academic year — check the current edition at the link below before you apply.
Minimum credit hours: 30 · 36 · 45 · 39 credit hours
Some of the courses in this program
Taken from the course tables in the catalog. Not a complete list, and it changes between catalog years.
- PHYS 5312 — Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 5313 — Mathematical Methods of Physics
- PHYS 5314 — Statistical Physics
- PHYS 5331 — Electromagnetic Field Theory
- PHYS 5304 — Experimental Research Methods
- PHYS 5320 — Solid State Physics
- PHYS 5322 — Semiconductor Device Microfabrication
- PHYS 5324 — Thin Film Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory
- PHYS 5327 — Semiconductor Device Physics
- PHYS 5332 — Materials Characterization
- PHYS 5110 — Seminar in Physics
Concentrations (5)
Each concentration has its own course requirements; open the catalog for details.
- Materials Physics Concentration — 30 credit hours
- Non-thesis Option — 36 credit hours
- Non-thesis Science Minor Option — 45 credit hours
- Thesis Option — 30 credit hours
- Thesis Science Minor Option — 39 credit hours
Interested in this program?
The International Office provides free advising on the curriculum, requirements, costs and application path.