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Montana State University - Bozeman Graduate Programs Physics Engineering/Physical Sciences Bldg., Rm 264 P.O. BOX 173840 Bozeman, MT 59717-3840 US   Phone: 1-406-994-3614 Fax: 1-406-994-4452   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   The Physics department at Montana State University is widely known for its excellent teaching and student mentoring. We have strong academic programs with graduate curricula leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. An appropriate combination of class work and independent investigation is planned with individual faculty advisers, taking into account their particular abilities, preparation and goals of the individual. The principal research concentrations in the department are in Astrophysics, Relativity, and Cosmology (ARC), Condensed Matter Physics, Lasers and Optics, Physics Education, Solar Physics, and the Space Science and Engineering Lab. Numerous outreach activities carry physics to K-12 teachers, classrooms, and the general public. Student involvement is central to all of our education, research, and outreach activities. Our success in these endeavors is a tribute to the extraordinary efforts of the 26 tenure-track and research faculty, 13 postdoctoral fellows, 58 graduate and 90 undergraduate students, backed up by an outstanding and highly motivated supporting staff. We offer an invigorating intellectual environment in a geographic area of unsurpassed physical beauty. Montana State University is a comprehensive land-grant university, recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Tier 1 research university. MSU has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students and is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Bozeman, and its surrounding community of about 70,000, enjoy several outdoor recreation activities that include world-class downhill and cross-country skiing, fishing, backpacking, camping, and wildlife watching. Bozeman provides excellent schools and medical services comparable to those found in much larger communities, as well as a unique combination of culture, excellent restaurants, and small-town charm. The Bozeman area is well served by four major airlines.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A Bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field is highly recommended.  Pre-Requisite Courses A minimum of one semester each, or equivalent, in the 3 core areas of Quantum Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, and Electricity and Magnetism is strongly recommended. A second semester in Quantum Mechanics and/or Electricity and Magnetism is also desirable. A strong background in mathematics is highly recommended.  International Student Requirements A TOEFL score of 600 is required by the department. The computer based test score minimum is 237 for a teaching assistantship.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement None.  Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: