About the course

The Master of Science degree in Physics consists of graduate coursework and a research project taking one or two semesters. The research project should result in a written report. Students may choose to complete a thesis, to be defended orally. This degree provides entry-level qualifications for team research employment or a high school teaching career.

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of these programs will be able to:

　　Demonstrate cognitive skills important to a physicist, including the following:

　　Think critically and analytically,

　　Define and solve problems in physics, and

　　Conduct quantitative research in a contemporary area of physics.

　　Demonstrate a core knowledge and understanding of the foundations of physics.

　　Communicate results of their work to peers, to various target groups within the physics community, and to people outside the discipline. Teaching skills also come under this heading. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

　　Official transcript(s)

　　GRE (general) test scores

　　Résumé or vita

　　Goal statement

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)

　　Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)

　　Minimum 6.5 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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