Program Overview
The Physics at Southern Illinois University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physics 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
- Electricity and Magnetism II
- Electronics for Scientists
- Solid State Physics I
- Modern Optics and Lasers
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Atomic and Molecular Physics I
- Nuclear Physics I
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Modern Physics Laboratory
- Laser and Optical Physics Laboratory
- Special Projects
- Special Topics in Phyics
- Mathematical Methods in Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Atomic and Molecular Physics II
- Statistical Mechanics II
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 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 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:
- Application Fee: $65
- GRE Scores: Master\'s Program: Optoinal Doctoral Program: General Required.
- TOEFL or IELT Test for Internation Applicatnts: Must be taken within 2 years of date of requested admission.
- TOEFL Score Minimums: Paper 550, Computer 220, Internet 80.
- IELTS Test Score Minimum: 6.5
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Confidential Report / Financial statement\xc2\xa0required\xc2\xa0for international applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,530 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,812 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, United States
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months