Master of Science in Physics

Rochester Institute of Technology

A physics MS that solidifies your understanding in core areas of physics with the flexibility to pursue your area of interest. A physics master’s prepares you for a variety of professional opportunities. Whether your interests are in quantum mechanics or studying the entire universe with general relativity, you can gain the research and technical skills needed to achieve your career goals.Students in RIT’s physics MS program are trained in the core areas of physics and can choose sub-areas of physics that align with their interests and career aspirations. Sub-areas may include: atomic, molecular, and optical physics computational physics lasers modern and quantum optics nanoscale physics physics education research radiation, scattering, and spectroscopy relativity and gravitation solid-state, materials, and device physics and soft matter and biological physics.

College of Science