* Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics: Often abbreviated as M.Sc.
* Master of Arts (M.A.) in Physics: Less common, but some universities offer this degree.
* Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics: This is the most advanced research degree.
Someone with an M.S. or M.A. might be called a "physicist," but this title is more commonly associated with those holding a Ph.D.