Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of an undergraduate major in physics, chemistry, materials science or related majors. Additional undergraduate coursework may be required for related majors.
A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 overall, and in all courses used for credit in the major (3.0 recommended).
Submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to Graduate Admissions is optional, and may provide evidence of mastery of quantitative skills in the absence of a high GPA.
Submission to the Graduate Coordinator of a one to two-page, typewritten statement of the student's preparation for graduate study, goals in the graduate program, potential area of study and possible advisor, and professional goals following completion of the M.S.
Submission of three letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student's intent and potential for success in the program. At least two of the letters should be from current or former college or university faculty familiar with the student's scholarship and related activities, or from current or former employers in STEM industries/government labs. All letters should be sent to the Graduate Coordinator.
Students are accepted by the Program Graduate Committee as classified students for admission for Fall semester. Spring admissions may be considered under compelling circumstances. In some cases, students who do not meet these criteria may be conditionally admitted to the program. Please consult the Graduate Coordinator for more information.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 79, PBT - 550, PTE - 53