Study Master of Science in Physics at California State University - Northridge in the USA, College of Science and Mathematics

Master of Science in Physics

USA

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What will I learn?

A master's in physics provides the research skills you'll need to thrive in a doctoral program, and the analytical skills valued by industry. This advanced degree opens the door to a wide variety of careers. Physics grads find work in engineering, computer programming, teaching at the community college level and more.As a graduate student in physics, you'll have the chance to conduct original research. You might concentrate on theoretical questions, such as the origin of the universe. Or you could apply your knowledge of physics to focus on everyday challenges, such as building faster computers.CSUN's faculty specialize in astrophysics, biophysics and condensed matter physics. You'll have the chance to work with faculty who are leaders in their fields, while publishing in peer-reviewed publications and presenting at national conferences.

Which department am I in?

College of Science and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,516.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment- 1338
Start date

August 2027

Venue

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street,

Northridge,

California,

91330, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$18,516.00 per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment- 1338
Start date

January 2027

Venue

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street,

Northridge,

California,

91330, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

If the applicant has a bachelors degree in Physics and a GPA of at least 3.0 in all upper division physics lecture classes, he or she will be admitted as a classified graduate student. If the applicants undergraduate GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, the applicant may be admitted as a conditionally classified graduate student. If the applicant submits the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores—scoring at or above the 50th percentile on the quantitative section—he or she will be admitted as a classified graduate student.

If the bachelors degree is in a related field, the GPA requirements for classification in the applicants major are the same as above. In addition, the applicant must have completed all necessary undergraduate courses for the program prior to being granted admission to the Master of Science in Physics program.

Application deadline for Fall term is May 31st, Spring term is Oct 31st.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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