MS Applied Physics at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Research in physics and astronomy spans condensed matter, biological systems physics, high energy particle physics, nuclear physics, particle astrophysics and astronomy, supported by Ames Laboratory, a DOE facility on campus.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Intake: Fall (January 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Learning goals: original research, advanced knowledge of physics/astronomy, and professionalism in communication and ethics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: GRE General and Subject Tests are optional Statement of Goals/Interests (if not submitted electronically) All program required supplemental materials are to be uploaded as PDF documents into the online application system. If for some reason you are unable to upload, you may email documents to [email protected] or postal mail to the address below. A limited number of admission fee waivers will be available. See department website for details. Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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