Overview

The fundamentals of the interdisciplinary field of acoustics bridge the sciences, engineering, and arts, with application to a wide variety of industries, including audio, biology, medicine, geology, electronics, physics, music, and architecture, as well as the military. As a student in this Acoustics program at Pennsylvania State University, you can gain an in-depth understanding of these fundamentals that can lead to a number of opportunities for professional growth.

To apply to this program, you should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that would provide substantial preparation in mathematics. All students applying for degree status must have a minimum of four semesters of calculus (including differential equations) and a minimum of two semesters of calculus-based physics.

Careers

This interdisciplinary degree can prepare you for a number of professional roles across a breadth of industries. Many graduates of the M.Eng. in Acoustics program are employed in fields including:

Architectural acoustics — designing and testing the acoustics of rooms and buildings
Audio-engineering — designing acoustic transducers for audio devices
Underwater acoustics — underwater sound propagation, signal processing, sonar
Noise and vibration control — controlling unwanted sound indoors and outdoors
Engineering acoustics — medical diagnostics, communications, seismic surveying

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Elements of Acoustics and Vibration
Elements of Waves in Fluids
Signal Analysis for Acoustics and Vibration
Electroacoustic Transducers
Acoustics in Fluid Media
Advanced Signal Analysis for Acoustics and Vibration
Sound-Structure Interaction
Noise Control Engineering

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-08 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants must submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Architecture Physics General Engineering & Technology View 199 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, you must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.
Official transcripts from each institution attended, regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed.
GPA and Test Scores — All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
GRE or GMAT scores are NOT required for admission but will be considered if provided.
English Proficiency
References (2)
Résumé
Cover Letter
Statement of Purpose — Provide a one-page summary of your academic goals

Tuition Fee

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International

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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