Vermillion,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physics - Analytics for Large Data Sets in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
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Vermillion United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,768
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 20% increase in data analyst positions between 2018 and 2028, significantly outpacing average job growth rates. USD's comprehensive data and analytics program equips students for diverse career paths through 15 elective credit hours spanning multiple disciplines, covering subjects like data mining, machine learning, database systems, statistical applications, and analytical programming.
Pursuing an advanced physics degree at USD deepens your expertise through multiple avenues. The program fosters independent research pursuits, sharpens mathematical and analytical abilities, and trains students to interpret data while effectively conveying sophisticated concepts.
Both thesis and non-thesis options prepare graduates for careers in academic, industrial, and national laboratory settings. All graduate students participate extensively in cutting-edge research initiatives including COHERENT, DUNE, LEGEND, MINER, PIRE-GEMADARC, and SuperCDMS - spanning data processing, detector innovation, and computational modeling. Students gain practical experience in Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF)-relevant fields like particle physics, dark matter research, neutrino studies, and gravitational wave observation. The program's interdisciplinary approach and intimate learning environment foster strong faculty-student connections that support academic and professional achievement.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
One official transcript (in English or with translation) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an institution with regional accreditation and previous graduate credit and degrees must accompany an application. A transcript verifying receipt of a previous graduate degree may be required for some programs. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the University of South Dakota from the issuing institution(s). An electronic official transcript must be transmitted directly between institutions using the electronic transcript service authorized by the issuing institution. A transcript delivered by the student or issued to the student is not official. For applicants who have received their baccalaureate or graduate degree from USD or from any of the South Dakota Regental institutions, transcripts are available to USD and are not required to be requested by the student.
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework.
TOEFL (IBT): 79
IELTS Academic: 6.0
PTE: 53
Duolingo:105
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Degree awarded from the US
All programs require letters of recommendation, but the number of recommendations may vary. Please see specific graduate program requirements for details. The letters of recommendation are requested in the application and should be submitted by the reference through the application (CAS Evaluator Portal).
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework.
TOEFL (IBT): 79
IELTS Academic: 6.0
PTE: 53
Duolingo:105
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
Degree awarded from the US
All programs require letters of recommendation, but the number of recommendations may vary. Please see specific graduate program requirements for details. The letters of recommendation are requested in the application and should be submitted by the reference through the application (CAS Evaluator Portal).
Tuition
USD
12,768