Rolla,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physics in Rolla United States | Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
|
Rolla United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,550
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The physics department provides graduate programs for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students can pursue the master's degree through either a thesis or non-thesis track. The majority of physics graduate students receive financial support via teaching or research assistantships, with fellowships offered to particularly outstanding candidates. New graduate students typically begin as teaching assistants in introductory physics labs before potentially transitioning to research assistant roles funded by external grants. While most incoming students hold undergraduate degrees in physics, those with technical degrees in other fields and strong mathematical preparation are also welcome, as the program accommodates minor background gaps.
Both thesis and non-thesis options are available, sharing core coursework while having slightly different requirements. Typically, students complete this degree within four semesters.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entering graduate students usually have a physics undergraduate degree, however inquiries from students with other technical degrees and a good mathematics background are encouraged, since the program allows minor background deficiencies to be made up.
2 Letters of Recommendation (thesis only)
Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university's registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future.
A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
A resume or curriculum vitae
Admission as a regular graduate student is normally limited to those who ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have done quality work at the graduate level. For this requirement, a cumulative B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), or a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the student's last sixty credit hours of undergraduate coursework is considered equivalent to an upper one-third standing.
On the Personal Statement screen, you must submit a statement of 1,000 words or less on why youre interested in the program. This statement may include your educational goals, discussion of personal circumstances, and faculty you wish to work with.
TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5
2 Letters of Recommendation (thesis only)
Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university's registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future.
A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
A resume or curriculum vitae
Admission as a regular graduate student is normally limited to those who ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have done quality work at the graduate level. For this requirement, a cumulative B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), or a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the student's last sixty credit hours of undergraduate coursework is considered equivalent to an upper one-third standing.
On the Personal Statement screen, you must submit a statement of 1,000 words or less on why youre interested in the program. This statement may include your educational goals, discussion of personal circumstances, and faculty you wish to work with.
TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
USD
26,550