Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physics (Thesis) in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,128
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Wichita State's Master of Science (MS) in physics offers a customizable program designed to align with your professional aspirations and academic interests. You can integrate physics studies with disciplines like astronomy, engineering, geology, computer science, mathematics, or education. This program serves as excellent preparation for pursuing a Ph.D. or entering STEM-focused careers. Wichita State prioritizes hands-on learning—every degree program includes guaranteed practical research or applied learning opportunities, ensuring you graduate with job-ready skills and experience.
To earn the MS in physics, students must complete an advisor-approved study plan endorsed by the department chair. You can choose between two tracks: a 36-credit non-thesis option or a 30-credit program featuring a research-based thesis. The thesis option requires an oral defense.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the program requires:
Admission to the WSU Grad School
Completion of a bachelor's degree
Completion of 24 credit hours of undergraduate physics, including three credit hours of mechanics and three credit hours of electricity and magnetism.
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Admission to the WSU Grad School
Completion of a bachelor's degree
Completion of 24 credit hours of undergraduate physics, including three credit hours of mechanics and three credit hours of electricity and magnetism.
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
15,128