MSc

Physics: Professional Physics

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,350USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What California State University, Long Beach says about their program:

The Department of Physics and Astronomy aims to promote the physical understanding of nature through dedicated research-based teaching, active learning, service, and innovative research at the highest level. Our majors and graduate students collaborate with faculty in experimental and theoretical research and gain hands-on experience with the latest developments in the field, opportunities that prepare them for successful careers in industry and higher education.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Minimum GPA for all majors

    3.0, or a "B" grade according to the CSULB GPA scale

  • Have completed at least 1 year of high school mathematics. Applicants to STEM majors must have at least 3 years of high school mathematics

Graduate academic requirements

  • Completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities
  • Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
  • Minimum GPA 2.5 (recommended 3.0) for the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted (typically your last 2 years of university coursework)

English requirements

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

  • IELTS

    6

  • Duolingo

    105

  • CAE

    162

  • PTE

    43

  • EIKEN

    Pre-1

Graduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    115

  • CAE

    169

  • PTE

    58

  • EIKEN

    1

English proficiency waivers

  • Obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution.
  • Undergraduate Transfer and Second Bachelor applicants with over 60 transferable semester units or 90 transferable quarter units from a domestic U.S. institution.
  • First-year student applicants who completed at least three years at a U.S. high school
  • First-year student applicants applying from a U.S. regionally accredited institution abroad if all three years were completed at that institution.
  • Educated in one of the countries that qualify for an English waiver

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Funding

Study California Scholarship

The Study California Scholarship will be awarded each fall to five international students planning to continue at a Study California member institution

  • Amount

    The amount of each award will vary from year-to-year but will be $1,000.00 per student. The scholarship is not renewable. The award will be in the form of a check made payable to the student and is intended to be used for educational purposes (tuition, fees, books, supplies). Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than December 31st and awards will be disbursed shortly afterward after verification of full-time enrollment.

  • Requirements

    Scholarship recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic ability, financial need, and leadership qualities. Scholarship applicants must have a minimum cumulative/overall GPA of 3.0 in their most recent academic program. Only students who have not yet been awarded the Study California Scholarship are eligible.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $18,400 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    $17,350 per year

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Visa requirements for California State University, Long Beach

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