物理
概述
伊利诺斯州 University is one of only 50 institutions that offers a terminal M.S. 物理学学位. The program requires 30 hours of courses including a core curriculum of Quantum Mechanics, 电与磁, 数学方法, 和统计力学. Additional requirements include electives for specialization and research courses to prepare for writing a thesis. 研究生s of the program will be well prepared for continuing in a PhD program or going to work in industry.
骄傲点
The majority of papers published by physics faculty have student co-authors.
研究生导师
Dr. 马特·卡普兰
(309) 438-8756
莫尔顿厅312A
安排参观
Discover what life as an 伊利诺斯州 graduate student is like.
如何申请
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
- 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 within one academic year
- present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than 伊利诺斯州 at which graduate, 本科, 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. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to 研究生招生@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: 伊利诺斯州 University, 研究生院, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the 招生办公室.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.
- A student admitted in the program must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8对4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of 本科 coursework or any previous work in a master’s program. For admission without deficiencies, applicants need to have successfully completed college courses in:
- 电与磁
- 量子力学
- 经典力学
- 热物理
- 高等数学
学生 who do not meet these coursework requirements can still be admitted into the program but will have to take additional classes. The responsibility for determining academic deficiencies rests with the 研究生 Committee.
个人陈述
提交 a personal statement (300-600 words) explaining your accomplishments, reasons for pursing graduate work in physics, and your career objectives. 请包括研究, 相关工作经历, and any special points about your preparation for graduate work that are important for us to know. Please articulate possible research interests in the context of ongoing work in the 物理系 (see: 教师的研究)
推荐信
提交 the names and email addresses of two references for letters who can comment on your ability to pursue graduate work in physics.
GRE考试
GRE考试 general test scores are taken into consideration, but not required, for admission. Applicants can use 伊利诺斯州 University's institutional code 1319 to submit their test scores.
国际学生
International students applying to the Master’s in 物理 must have a TOEFL score of at least 100 iBT, 雅思成绩7分.0 band, or Duolingo score of 120.
申请的最后期限
- Fall (August) Term — April 1
- Spring (January) Term — Coordinator Approval Only
研究生助教奖学金
The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of financial support. They are intended as a way to facilitate a student's progress to degree while providing important professional development.
资格
To be eligible for an assistantship a student must, generally,
- be admitted unconditionally as a degree-seeking student into a graduate academic program, or have a minimum of 120 本科 hours if in an integrated degree program
- 信誉良好
- be enrolled full-time (typically at least 9 credit hours during the fall or spring semesters, or at least 6 hours during the summer session).
好处
研究生 assistants receive
- monthly wages paid in the form of either a stipend or an hourly wage
- a waiver for 100% of tuition during a semester of appointment
- a waiver for up to 12 credit hours of tuition for the summer term immediately following a fall or spring appointment
成本 & 资金
看到 学生账户 for information on tuition and fees. 资金 for graduate students is available from several different sources. 学生 who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, 印第安纳州, 肯塔基州, 密歇根, 密苏里州, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
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