Overview

We also are involved with the development of new detector technology for existing and future high energy experiments. Please explore the various links below to find out more about the exciting research being done at Iowa State, and to learn about current research opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Features

Learning Goals that students in this High Energy Physics program at Iowa State University are expected to meet include:

Conduct original research. Our graduate students will conduct high-quality, original research in a specific field of physics/astronomy. This includes developing the ability to understand scholarly literature, to articulate research objectives, and to interpret research results appropriately.

Attain knowledge of physics/astronomy. Our graduate students will obtain a sound foundation in advanced physics/astronomy and in the advanced experimental, observational, and computational techniques required for their research. They will also obtain a broad understanding of other fields of physics/astronomy beyond their research specialty.

Develop professionalism. Our graduate students will conduct scholarship and teaching, in teams or independently, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and integrity. They will develop proficiency in written and verbal communication of complex scientific topics at the level required for presenting results in refereed journals and at scientific conferences.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Physics for the Nonscientist

Physical Sciences for Elementary Education

Physics of Music

Classical Physics

Principles and Symmetries in Classical Physics

Thermal Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 13 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 407 other Masters in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Academic Records/Transcripts

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Three essays (may be uploaded with online application)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32008 USD / year

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In-State

13868 USD / year

≈ 13868 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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