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Contact<\/h3>\n

For contact information, please visit the BA-to-MA Advisor website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bachelor\u2019s-to-Master\u2019s Programs are linked bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs in which the two degrees are conferred sequentially. This program is an opportunity for students who want to continue their education in physics with instruction at the graduate level. Students are advised to meet with a physics faculty advisor or director to determine whether this program suits their preparation and educational goals.<\/p>\n

Students in this bachelor\u2019s-to-master\u2019s program must complete all bachelor\u2019s degree requirements before enrolling as master\u2019s students, although they may take graduate courses while enrolled as undergraduates. Students must register for and earn a minimum of 24 units while enrolled as master\u2019s students. Students may apply up to 8 units (500 level or above) from the undergraduate degree to the master\u2019s degree, subject to any conditions described below. For this bachelor\u2019s-to-master\u2019s program, the bachelor\u2019s degree is conferred by the College of Arts & Sciences and the master\u2019s degree is conferred by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Students should consult with the Financial Assistance office to learn how entrance into this bachelor\u2019s-to-master\u2019s program might impact their financial aid.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n

On completion of this BA-to-MA program, students will demonstrate a thorough and advanced understanding of the core areas of physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermal and statistical physics, and quantum mechanics.<\/p>\n

Requirements<\/h2>\n

Students must complete all the requirements for a BA in Physics<\/a> in addition to the requirements for the MA in Physics. Students may apply up to 8 units from the undergraduate degree toward the MA.<\/p>\n

Admission<\/h2>\n

Information about application requirements and deadlines for bachelor\u2019s-to-master\u2019s programs can be found at the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences\u2019 Bachelor’s-to-Master’s Programs<\/a> web page.<\/p>\n

Typically, students apply to the BA-to-MA program in physics no later than the end of the junior year. Before entering the program, students must achieve an overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B\u2013) in sciences and mathematics, as well as complete the 300-level course requirements<\/a> for the BA with a major in physics.<\/p>\n

Additional Information<\/h2>\n