Â鶹ԭ´´

Master of Science Degree with a Major in Physics

USA

3

4

What will I learn?

The Department of Physics offers a Master of Science degree with a major in Physics. Students in this degree program will work one-on-one with an advisor to design a program of study that will match their individual career goals. Elective courses, subject to approval of the department, are usually selected from physics, chemistry, mathematics and/or biology. Incoming students will be required to take a diagnostic examination on undergraduate physics during their first semester.

Options available for the degree include:

Option I: Thesis

This option is designed to prepare students for a doctoral program, for advanced professional careers, or for students wanting to complete an in-depth research experience.

Option II: Research Problem

This option is designed to provide a research experience that can include a specific problem, creative and aesthetic efforts such as performances, exhibits, or creative programs, or an internship.

Career Options

  • Ph.D. program candidates for Physics, Meteorology, or Astronomy
  • Data collection and analysis in fields such as aviation, energy, programming, and medical
  • Start own small company as an entrepreneur and inventor in aviation, electronics, and solid state physics

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (30 Hours)

Tuition fees
$20,022.00 (16,89,335) per year
Given tuition fee is for 2023 - 2024 and it may be subject to change in future

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

1701 South Broadway Street,

PITTSBURG,

Kansas,

66762, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of at least a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

The minimum score levels required for various degree programs at Pittsburg State University range from:

TOEFL: 520/68 to 550/79

IELTS: 6.0 to 6.5

PTE: 47 to 53

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

ADD TO MY FAVOURITES

About Pittsburg State University

Nationally recognized programs, caring faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and championship winning athletics, it’s all here at PSU.

  • Located in the safe, welcoming city of Pittsburg, Kansas
  • Four main academic colleges with over 200 programs
  • Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1
  • Almost 100 percent international student graduation rate