Master of Science [M.S] [Physics] From University of Toledo

In some cases, students working toward the Ph. D. may earn the M. S. or the?M. S. E. degree without formal presentation of the M. S. thesis if they have: (1) passed the Ph. D. Qualifying Examination; (2) satisfied the course requirements for the M. S.; and (3) completed a research project under the supervision of a research adviser, resulting in acceptance for publication of a peer-reviewed research paper with the student as its first author.? A substantial paper mainly written by the student is an acceptable substitution for a thesis, and the peer review process substitutes for a thesis defense.? Students meeting the above requirements may petition the department to grant the M. S. without formal presentation of a thesis.