Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, United States

Pittsburg State University (Pitt State or PSU) is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States. It enrolls approximately 7,400 students (6,000 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students) and is a member of the Kansas Board of Regents.

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Master of Science in Physics

The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers a Master of Science Degree with a Major in Physics. Students in this degree program will work one-on-one with an advisor to design a program of study that matches their individual career goals. Elective courses, subject to approval of the department, are usually selected from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and/or biology. Incoming students are required to take a diagnostic examination on undergraduate physics during the first semester.

Options available for the degree include:

Option I: Thesis
This option is designed to prepare students for a doctoral program, advanced professional careers, or for students wanting to complete an in-depth research experience.

Option II: Research Problem
This option is designed to provide a research experience that can include a specific problem, creative and aesthetic efforts such as performances, exhibits, or creative programs, or an internship.
Career Options

  • Ph.D. program candidates for physics, meteorology, or astronomy
  • Data collection and analysis in fields such as aviation, energy, programming, and medical
  • Start a small company as an entrepreneur and inventor in aviation, electronics, and solid state physics

https://www.pittstate.edu/academics/academic-programs/math-and-physics/physics-masters-degree.html 

Application

To apply, you may complete an online form. 

A $60.00(US) application fee is required prior to completion of the application process. The non-refundable application fee should be paid online by credit card or in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to Pittsburg State University. There is an additional Express Mail fee for the mailing of the admission packet and immigration documents. 

Graduate Programs available to International Students and their Requirements

Submit the following: 

TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo score results (not required for conditional admission)

  1. IELTS - 6.0
  2. TOEFL - 79
  3. PTE - 53
  4. DUOLINGO - 100

 The transcript should clearly indicate:

  1. all coursework and grades (or marks)
  2. the degree awarded
  3. the date the degree was awarded
  4. the name of the institution where degree was earned

Please note that a 2.7/4.0 converted grade point average is required for admission to any of our graduate programs.

Application materials may be mailed to:

Pittsburg State University
Graduate and Continuing Studies
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
All unofficial documents can be emailed to: cgs@pittstate.edu

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Tuition Assistance Opportunities

https://www.pittstate.edu/admission/international-admission-information.html 

Several items must be submitted by International students in order to complete the application process. It is important that students allow enough time to complete the application process for the semester they wish to enter.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall (August) - June 1
  • Spring (January) - October 15

*All documents must be received by the deadline dates.

A non-refundable $60 graduate application fee is required for Masters and Specialist in Education degree-seeking students.

Payment for the application fee can be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment by bank draft will not be accepted.

https://www.pittstate.edu/graduate/graduate-school-admission-international-students.html