University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Acoustics in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,790
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This accelerated program enables students to fulfill all degree requirements, including coursework and a research paper, to obtain an M.S. in Acoustics in just twelve months. Candidates accepted into this intensive one-year program are ineligible for graduate research assistantship funding. Participants must cover their own tuition and living costs.
Penn State's Graduate Program in Acoustics stands out as an exceptional interdisciplinary initiative offering both master's and Ph.D. degrees in acoustics. The curriculum concentrates solely on acoustics, a field intersecting with numerous disciplines including architectural acoustics, biomedical ultrasound applications, noise reduction techniques, transducer development, underwater sound studies, digital signal analysis, aeroacoustics, structural vibration analysis, speech research, outdoor sound propagation, computational modeling, and various other specialized areas.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Entering students should hold a bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field that would provide substantial preparation in mathematics (a minimum of two semesters of calculus-based physics and mathematics to include complex variables and differential equations). In addition, an undergraduate knowledge of statics and dynamics, linear algebra, and electronic circuit analysis, and the ability to use mathematical analysis software is expected. Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale), appropriate course backgrounds, and a B+ or better average in mathematics, physical science, and engineering courses will be considered for admission.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
46,790