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 ====== M.Sc. Degree Requirements ====== ====== M.Sc. Degree Requirements ======
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 The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Physics may be completed under one of three options called Plans A, B and C. Plan A involves the writing of a Master's thesis. Plan B allows two choices. One choice is a so-called Plan B project. The second choice is to write three Plan B papers on three different topics. Both Plan A and Plan B require a faculty research adviser who agrees to supervise the work. A three member faculty committee will be appointed by the Director of Graduate Studies to certify that the thesis or project/papers is satisfactory and to administer the final oral examination.  Plan C involves course-work, requires a higher GPA, and requires that the Graduate Written Examination be passed. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Physics may be completed under one of three options called Plans A, B and C. Plan A involves the writing of a Master's thesis. Plan B allows two choices. One choice is a so-called Plan B project. The second choice is to write three Plan B papers on three different topics. Both Plan A and Plan B require a faculty research adviser who agrees to supervise the work. A three member faculty committee will be appointed by the Director of Graduate Studies to certify that the thesis or project/papers is satisfactory and to administer the final oral examination.  Plan C involves course-work, requires a higher GPA, and requires that the Graduate Written Examination be passed.
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 +The respective requirements are summarized in the table below.
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 +^  Requirements    ^  M.S. (Plan A)  ^  M.S. (Plan B)      ^ M.S. (Plan C) ^
 +^ Total Credits Required (not including thesis credits) | 20 | 30 | 30 |
 +^ Thesis Credits Required  | 10 | 0 | 0 |
 +^ Major Courses Required  | 14 credits, including either 5001/2 or 5011/2 | 14 credits, including either 5001/2 or 5011/2. 8500 Plan B Project | 5001/2, 5011/2, 5201 |
 +^ Minimum GPA  | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.0 |
 +^ Graduate Written Exam   | Take Once | Take Once | Must Pass |
 +^ Preliminary Oral Exam  | NA | NA | NA |
 +^ Submit GPAS Planner  | After 10 credits | After 10 credits | After 10 credits |
 +^ Time Limits  | *Must complete and have the degree awarded within 5 years after initial enrollment in program | *Must complete and have the degree awarded within 5 years after initial enrollment in program | *Must complete and have the degree awarded within 5 years after initial enrollment in program |
 +^ Transfer credits<sup>(+)</sup> | Not more than 40% of program | Not more than 40% of program | Not more than 40% of program |
 +^ Preliminary and Final Oral Committee  | 3 members: 2 from major field, 1 from minor or related fields | 3 members: 2 from major field, 1 from minor or related fields| NA |
 +^ Thesis reviewers  | All members of oral committee | NA | NA |
 +*Applies to students admitted after 1/1/13. Students admitted before 1/1/13 will follow old time limit policy of not more than 7 years.\\
 +<sup>(+)</sup> Credit from courses that have been a part of undergraduate degree requirements cannot be transferred, even if listed as graduate courses. Graduate degree credits, on the other hand, can be transferred into our program.
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 For any of the Plans, the student may choose to satisfy minor requirements either by a designated minor or with six credits in “related fields.” A designated minor must be in a graduate program outside of physics, and both the degree program and the committee must be approved by the DGS of that program. “Related fields” courses may be in physics or outside of physics in fields with some relevance to physics. Courses in physics for the related field may not be in the same sub-field (see Table 5.1) as the thesis, Plan B project or the majority of the Plan B papers. If both Physics 5001/2 and 5011/2 have been taken, the student may use either one of these sequences to fulfill the minor requirements; the other one is specifically required. For any of the Plans, the student may choose to satisfy minor requirements either by a designated minor or with six credits in “related fields.” A designated minor must be in a graduate program outside of physics, and both the degree program and the committee must be approved by the DGS of that program. “Related fields” courses may be in physics or outside of physics in fields with some relevance to physics. Courses in physics for the related field may not be in the same sub-field (see Table 5.1) as the thesis, Plan B project or the majority of the Plan B papers. If both Physics 5001/2 and 5011/2 have been taken, the student may use either one of these sequences to fulfill the minor requirements; the other one is specifically required.
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 **Residence Requirement:** At least 60% of the course program must be completed at the University of Minnesota. **Residence Requirement:** At least 60% of the course program must be completed at the University of Minnesota.
  
-**Filing of the Graduate Degree Plan:** After completing 10 credits; not later than 2<sup>nd</sup> semester of registration.+**Submit GPAS Planner** After completing 10 credits; not later than 2<sup>nd</sup> semester of registration.
  
 **Minimum Grade Point Average:** 2.8 **Minimum Grade Point Average:** 2.8
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 **Residence Requirement:** At least 60% of the course program must be completed at the University of Minnesota. **Residence Requirement:** At least 60% of the course program must be completed at the University of Minnesota.
  
-**Filing of Graduate Degree Plan:** After completing 10 credits; not later than 2<sup>nd</sup> semester of registration.+**Submit GPAS Planner:** After completing 10 credits; not later than 2<sup>nd</sup> semester of registration.
  
 **Minimum Grade Point Average:** 2.8 **Minimum Grade Point Average:** 2.8
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 **Residence Requirement:** At least 60% of the course program must be completed at the University of Minnesota. **Residence Requirement:** At least 60% of the course program must be completed at the University of Minnesota.
  
-**Filing of Graduate Degree Plan:** After completing 10 credits; not later than 2nd semester of registration.+**Submit GPAS Planner:** After completing 10 credits; not later than 2nd semester of registration.
  
-**Minimum Grade Point Average:** 3.3+**Minimum Grade Point Average:** 3.0
  
 **Minimum Course Credits:** Total of 30 credits, including Physics 5001/2, Physics 5011/2, and 5201. All courses must be at the 4000, 5000 or 8000 level. Some 4000 courses, such as Physics 4001, 4002, 4101, 4202 and 4303, do not earn graduate credits. A maximum of nine 4000 level course credits may be used to satisfy the master’s credit requirements. A designated minor requires 6 credits in one field outside of physics. **Minimum Course Credits:** Total of 30 credits, including Physics 5001/2, Physics 5011/2, and 5201. All courses must be at the 4000, 5000 or 8000 level. Some 4000 courses, such as Physics 4001, 4002, 4101, 4202 and 4303, do not earn graduate credits. A maximum of nine 4000 level course credits may be used to satisfy the master’s credit requirements. A designated minor requires 6 credits in one field outside of physics.
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