The 4+1 Accelerated Master’s in Physics provides an opportunity to earn a pathway to a master’s degree — with one year of additional study and 100% tuition scholarships for the fifth year. Position yourself for career advancement as you engage with graduate students and network with working professionals.
Why pursue the 4+1 Accelerated Master’s in Physics?
This degree involves a combination of graduate courses and a research thesis. Departmental research is focused in experimental and theoretical studies of condensed matter physics including STM imaging, low-dimensional metals, organic superconductivity, strongly-correlated quantum many-body systems, computational physics, biological physics, granular materials and soft matter, complex ecosystems, and energy technology.
This program is designed for students wishing to advance their knowledge in physics beyond the undergraduate level, and enables students to develop analytical, computational, and experimental skills in preparation for careers in physics, engineering, industry, finance, and education. Prior to the formal application, students are expected to identify a faculty member who is willing to serve as their research advisor.
Clark’s world renowned graduate program in physics emphasizes active learning — with research beginning in a student’s first semester.
Students benefit from access to equipment not usually found at a university of our size. This helps them build independence in a supportive, collaborative environment.
For more information on graduate studies in physics, please browse the Ph.D. program information on the Physics Department website.
Our graduate alumni are well-prepared to obtain fulfilling positions in education, government, scientific research, and more. Physics graduates find themselves in demand in fields like engineering, research and development, physical science, education, medicine, law, business, and the military. For more information about what alumni with their master’s degree brows the Physics Department website.
The 4+1 Accelerated Master’s in physics is available to physics majors. Interested students should contact the undergraduate student advisor as early as possible in their undergraduate careers. To qualify, a student must have an average GPA of 3.2 or higher, for courses taken toward the physics major.
Students are required to meet with the physics accelerated master’s advisor as a formal part of the admissions process. This meeting is intended to assist prospective students in assessing the appropriateness of the degree to their professional aspirations. The student applies to the MS program by completing the Online Application no later than April 15 of their junior year. As part of the application, students should arrange for a recommendation letter from the faculty who is willing to serve as their research advisor. Departmental decisions will be made by the end of March of the senior year.
