Master of Physics at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

United States of America, Aberdeen

University Rank:#1201

Western Michigan University offers the Master of Physics as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for physics and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 30, 2027.

About Master of Physics

Advisor: Kirk Korista
Room 2226 Everett Tower

The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the Master of Arts in Physics. The objective of the program is to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed in physics-related occupations in industry, community college teaching, or entry into Ph.D. programs in science education. Students who intend to eventually obtain a Ph.D. degree in physics should enroll directly into the Ph.D. program. Thirty hours of graduate credit are required. These credits shall include PHYS 6150, PHYS 6220, PHYS 6300, and PHYS 6620. An additional requirement is a grade point average of 3.00 or higher in the above four required courses, or to complete a Master's Thesis.

Admission Requirements

Students entering this program are expected to have acquired a bachelor's degree in physics or at least an equivalent amount of experience and training (including training in mathematics at the appropriate level). Prospective students are required to take the Graduate Record Exam General Test and submit their scores to WMU. Preference in admission is given to students who have taken and earned a good score on the GRE physics subject test. The department graduate advisor will provide assistance to students seeking admission to this program and will recommend ways of eliminating any deficiencies in course work.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Physics at Western Michigan University

Entry Requirements

Copy of passport identification page
Proof of English language proficiency*

Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation.

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

World Education Services: www.wes.org

Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org

Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org

Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com

Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com

$100 non-refundable application fee
Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

*Official documents are those sent directly to International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.If any original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Physics at Western Michigan University

Application Fee 100

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Master of Physics at Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

United States of America, Aberdeen