Program Overview
The Physics Education (7-12) with Alternative Certification at Buffalo State SUNY is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physics Education (7-12) with Alternative Certification programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Buffalo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics Education (7-12) with Alternative Certification programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Adolescent Psychology
- Individuals with Special Needs
- Teaching Individuals with Exceptionalities in the Regular Classroom
- Teaching Literacy in Middle and Secondary Schools
- Improving Reading in the Content Areas
- Physics for High School Teachers: Content and Pedagogy
- Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling: Force, Motion, and Energy
- Powerful Ideas and Quantitative Modeling: Electricity and Magnetism
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Advanced Dynamics
- Advanced Electricity and Magnetism I
- Current Topics in Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
1. A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in physics or a related area from an accredited four-year institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or approval of the department chair.
2. A minimum of 18 credit hours (total) in two sciences other than physics (may be completed during the program if not completed by the time of admission).
3. One year of college study or two years of high school study of a language other than English (may be completed during the program if not completed by the time of admission).
4. Passing scores on two New York State examinations: the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) and the Physics Content Specialty Test (CST). (These exams may be taken after admission to the program but must be passed before a teaching position is accepted).
5. A written personal statement.
6. Three letters of reference.
7. An interview may be required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Buffalo State SUNY directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo, United States
The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Buffalo State University was...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 72 months