Overview
About Physics and Astronomy at The University of Iowa
The Department of Physics and Astronomy provides comprehensive and rigorous instruction in all basic aspects of its subjects. It also provides research facilities and guidance in selected specialties for advanced individual scholarly work.
In addition to its undergraduate and graduate programs of study, the department offers several courses that undergraduate students in all majors may use to satisfy the GE CLAS Core Natural Sciences requirement. Look for courses with prefixes ASTR and PHYS under "Natural Sciences" in the GE CLAS Core section of the Catalog. The department often offers First-Year Seminars designed for entering undergraduates.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- From Quarks to Quasars
- Physics of Everyday Experience
- Basic Physics
- Basic Physics Lab
- Physics of Sound
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 375 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit an application
- Pay the $60 application fee
- Upload your academic records
- If your first language is not English: Have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score, if applicable, based on our English Proficiency Requirements
- Have your ACT or SAT score sent to us by the testing agency.
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
31905 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31905 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
31905 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31905 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
9942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9942 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Iowa City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.