Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physics in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Earning a master's degree in physics equips you with essential research capabilities for doctoral studies and analytical skills highly sought after in various industries. This graduate-level qualification unlocks diverse career opportunities, with physics graduates securing positions in engineering, software development, community college instruction, and beyond.
During your physics graduate studies, you'll engage in groundbreaking research projects. Your work might explore profound theoretical concepts like cosmic origins, or you could leverage physics principles to solve practical problems, such as enhancing computer processing speeds.
At CSUN, our expert faculty focus on astrophysics, biophysics, and condensed matter physics. You'll collaborate with distinguished researchers in these specialties, contributing to scholarly journals and showcasing findings at prominent national conferences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Submission of a Department of Physics and Astronomy Graduate Program Application. This is a separate application in addition to the University application.
If the applicant has a bachelor's degree in Physics and a GPA of at least 3.0 in all upper division physics lecture classes, the applicant will be admitted as a classified graduate student. If the applicant's undergraduate GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, the applicant may be admitted as a conditionally classified graduate student. If the applicant submits the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores'scoring at or above the 50th percentile on the quantitative sectionthe applicant will be admitted as a classified graduate student.
If the bachelor's degree is in a related field, the GPA requirements for classification in the applicant's major are the same as above. In addition, the applicant must have completed all necessary undergraduate courses for the program prior to being granted admission to the Master of Science in Physics program.
Two letters of recommendation.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Submission of a Department of Physics and Astronomy Graduate Program Application. This is a separate application in addition to the University application.
If the applicant has a bachelor's degree in Physics and a GPA of at least 3.0 in all upper division physics lecture classes, the applicant will be admitted as a classified graduate student. If the applicant's undergraduate GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, the applicant may be admitted as a conditionally classified graduate student. If the applicant submits the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores'scoring at or above the 50th percentile on the quantitative sectionthe applicant will be admitted as a classified graduate student.
If the bachelor's degree is in a related field, the GPA requirements for classification in the applicant's major are the same as above. In addition, the applicant must have completed all necessary undergraduate courses for the program prior to being granted admission to the Master of Science in Physics program.
Two letters of recommendation.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304