Physicists help us understand the world at its most fundamental level, from the smallest particles to the universe itself.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics will prepare students for a variety of career paths, including further study leading to the Ph.D.
The Accelerated Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics allows USD undergraduates to apply up to 12 graduate credits toward their B.S. or B.A. program.
Physics grads are invaluable in industries dealing with nuclear energy, electronics, communications, aerospace, medical instrumentation and more.
Application requirements can be found at Graduate School Admission Requirements and include:
For more detailed admission requirements, please refer to Physics in the current graduate catalog.
Center for Ultra-low Background Experiments at Dakota (CUBED) will allow USD and collaborators to fully participate in experiments planned for the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF).
The Physics Club is USD's chapter of the National Society of Physics & Astronomy Students and sponsors guest speakers, social events, a physics fair and astronomy skywatching.
The Large Underground Xenon (LUX) Experiment presents a program for the construction and deployment of a large two-phase liquid/gas xenon dark matter detector and water shield, to be installed in the Sanford Deep Underground Laboratory at the Homestake Mine, South Dakota.