Application Deadlines

Applicants are expected to have a strong background in physics or closely related subjects at the undergraduate level.

If you have any questions regarding the application process for this program, please email masters_admissions@brown.edu.

A total of 8 credits, or courses, at the 2000 level form the main requirement for a ScM degree in Physics, including completion of a Master's thesis.

Of the eight required courses, four will be selected from the six core courses of the PhD program. Preparation of a Master's thesis is highly recommended as it forms an important pillar of the professional training. Therefore, up to two of the eight courses may be Thesis Preparation. With approval of the program director, up to two credits may be 2000 level courses offered by another department. 

Graduate Tuition & Fees

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Services for up-to-date tuition rates.

Scholarships

Not available for this program.

Brown’s master’s in physics offers rigorous graduate-level coursework and opportunities to engage in research, helping you build advanced knowledge and practical research experience in physics. The program’s flexible curriculum allows you to explore areas of interest while preparing for professional advancement or further graduate study.n, leadership, and academia, joining leading organizations and universities around the world. 

Brown’s physics master’s degree can prepare you for careers that require advanced analytical, research and problem-solving skills, as well as further study through PhD programs. Depending on your interests, you may pursue opportunities in areas such as research, technology, engineering or applied physics.

Students complete eight graduate-level courses, including four selected from six core courses in Brown’s Ph.D. program. Coursework covers areas such as experimental physics, classical theoretical physics, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. Students can use their remaining courses to explore additional upper-level physics topics or, with approval, take up to two graduate-level courses in another department.

Yes. Research is an important part of Brown’s master’s in physics program. Students can engage in original research and prepare a master’s thesis, which the department recommends as an important part of professional training. Students can also explore research through topical research seminar series and Brown’s range of physics research groups. 

Yes. Brown’s master’s in physics can be completed in one year, or two semesters of full-time study. Students may also choose a three- or four-semester option depending on their academic background, with part-time options available for eligible students.