Overview
Any student wishing to pursue a doctoral degree upon receiving the Master of Science degree here is strongly advised to enroll in the Plan I (thesis) option. It has been the experience of many M.S. graduates of this program that the experience gained in completing the thesis research is invaluable in their future doctoral program.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Bowling Green State University offers programs leading to the Master of Science degree and a cooperative Ph.D. in collaboration with the University of Toledo. The curriculum of the programs emphasizes applications as well as a solid foundation for pre-doctoral training. Course work focuses on developing skills in several areas of emphasis: astrophysics, computational physics, theoretical physics, solid state physics and materials science. All graduate students are involved in research as part of the degree program.
Programme Structure
- Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of 5000- and 6000-level courses approved for graduate credit including a minimum of 26 hours in physics. Students are required to take: PHYS 6010, PHYS 6020, PHYS 6030, PHYS 6040, PHYS 6050 and PHYS 6060, for a total of 18 semester hours.
- Students must also register for two hours of PHYS 6810 per semester in each of four semesters. In addition to the above 26 hours of core courses in the major field, candidates must present a formal thesis and pass an oral examination on the thesis.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 122 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate Application
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Upon admission, final official or notarized copies of transcripts from all institutions where degrees were earned (showing dates when the degrees were conferred) and diplomas from international institutions must be submitted.
- Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, OAE) may be required.
- Programs may also require recommendations, a statement of purpose, a resume, and other documents.
Tuition Fee
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International
10119 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10119 USD per year during 24 months. -
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10119 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10119 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
6124 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6124 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Bowling Green
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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