About the course

The goal of the Planetary Sciences Track of the Physics MS program is to foster a vibrant Planetary Science research environment that can attract top students, researchers, and faculty and contribute significantly to the exploration of space. The Planetary Sciences track is designed to prepare students to be competitive in the global planetary sciences research community.

　　The Planetary Sciences track of the Physics MS program requires a minimum of 33 hours of graduate course work as directed by the student's Supervisory Committee. This must include at least 15 credit hours of required courses, 6 hours of thesis preparation, with the remainder being elective courses and directed research chosen in consultation with the Supervisory Committee. At least half of the total credits must be at the 6000 level. No more than 6 hours of independent study may be credited toward the master's degree. The master's degree in Planetary Sciences includes a thesis and its defense. There is no nonthesis master's degree in the Planetary Sciences track. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Orlando
Fall (August), 2024	Orlando
Spring (January), 2025	Orlando
Fall (August), 2025	Orlando
Spring (January), 2026	Orlando

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Central Florida

One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.

　　A bachelor’s degree in a ly related science field such as physics, chemistry, geology, biology, or mathematics.

　　Three letters of recommendation.

　　Statement of goals.

　　Résumé.

　　Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

　　a GPA of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 maximum) in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student

　　A TOEFL computer-based score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent score on the paper-based test) or 6.5 on the IELTS is required unless otherwise specified by the program.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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World ranking

　　401st / 1250

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