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Idaho State University
Overview
Idaho State University / Department of Physics is located in Pocatello, ID, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Natural Science (MNS) | Physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Health physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applied physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some Oral exam (for some programs) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum 50th percentile) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some Oral exam, written qualifying exam in physics or health physics after 1st year |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | June 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, BS or BA in physics, teaching certificate (MNS) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum 50th percentile) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of career goals |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
71
Total Graduate Students
39%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
60%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.82% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.41% |
| White or Caucasian | 53% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 4.23% |
Gender
Male (81%)
Female (18%)
Faculty
8
Total faculty
Full-time - 7
Part-time - 1
Male (7)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Ion beam applications, low-energy nuclear physics, relativity and cosmology, observational astronomy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
921 South 8th Avenue, Unit 8106
Pocatello, ID 83209-8106
United States
Pocatello, ID 83209-8106
United States
Contact
Dr. Richard Brey
Interim Chair
Email: brey@physics.isu.edu
Phone: 208-282-3467
Fax: 208-282-4649
Interim Chair
Email: brey@physics.isu.edu
Phone: 208-282-3467
Fax: 208-282-4649
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