Overview

Graduates of the program will be well prepared for continuing in a PhD program or going to work in industry.

Key facts

Passionate about solving real-world problems? From the vast universe to the fundamental atom, Physics at Illinois State University advances knowledge and innovation across all scales of nature. Students engage in cutting-edge research spanning quantum and atomic physics, intense-laser interactions, nanoscience, optics, atro and biophysics - all through hands-on projects guided by dedicated faculty mentors.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Normal, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
A student admitted in the program must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master’s program. For admission without deficiencies, applicants need to have successfully completed college courses in:

Electricity and magnetismQuantum mechanicsClassical mechanicsThermal physics

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15798 USD / year

≈ 15798 USD / year
Out-of-State

15798 USD / year

≈ 15798 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7606 USD / year

≈ 7606 USD / year

Living costs

Normal

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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