About the course

The department offers studies for the degrees master of science and doctor of philosophy with majors at both levels in applied physics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and physics, and minor credit courses for students majoring in other departments. Facilities of various research groups of the department, the Ames Laboratory, and the Applied Science Center, including the Microelectronics Research Center, are available for research. Students with bachelor’s degrees in physics or astronomy from other institutions ordinarily will qualify for graduate study at Iowa State provided they have satisfactorily completed course work similar to that suggested for undergraduate majors here intending to go on to graduate school. In some cases additional instruction at the intermediate level may be required. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$47,364

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ames
Fall (August), 2025	Ames

　　

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Entry requirements for Iowa State University

Academic Records, GPA, Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, GRE General and Subject Tests are required, Statement of Goals/Interests (if not submitted electronically). English Proficiency Minimum: Toefl Paper (PBT) - 550, A minimum TOEFL score of 79 (IBT) or IELTS 6.5 is required for international applicants. R?sum?/Curriculum Vitae . All degree-seeking graduate students must have graduated with a bachelor?s or master?s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or from a recognized foreign institution where the requirements for the bachelor?s degree or its equivalent are similar to those at ISU. Full Admission status may be granted to an applicant who either has achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater (on a 4.0 scale).

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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