Master in Department of Physics Physics

Physics, housed in the Department of Physics, covers the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental laws governing the physical universe. At the graduate level, students typically deepen their grounding in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics, then move into a specialized research area such as condensed matter, particle physics, optics, or computational physics. Much of the work involves both theoretical modeling and laboratory experimentation, with students learning to design experiments, analyze data, and connect observed results back to underlying physical theory. Seminars and research groups within the department expose students to current problems in the field and to the instrumentation used to investigate them. A physics degree prepares graduates for research careers in academia, national laboratories, and private-sector research and development, particularly in fields such as semiconductors, optics, materials science, and energy technology. Others move into data science, engineering, or technical roles in industries that value strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, including finance and technology. Students aiming for a research career often continue on to doctoral study, using the master's program to build the specialized knowledge and research experience needed for further work. The training in rigorous, evidence-based reasoning that physics demands is also valued in technical consulting and in any role requiring the analysis of complex quantitative problems. The program runs at Sejong University in Gwangjin-gu, South Korea, is delivered in English, and takes about four semesters to complete, with new students admitted in March or September.