Physics

Physics and Astronomy

www.physics.wsu.edu

Admission Requirements

For admission to the graduate programs, a bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work. The GRE general test and subject test in physics are recommended for all applicants.  No minimum acceptable scores are specified. Students from non-English speaking countries are recommended to demonstrate proficiency in English via the TOEFL exam. Minimum acceptable score for admission is 550 (paper based), 214 (computer based), or 80 Internet based (IBT).

Program Description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University offers three graduate degrees (doctorate, thesis master’s, and non-thesis master’s) which are designed to give every student a thorough background in the major areas of current research. The department emphasizes a friendly, informal atmosphere, where students can tailor their programs to specific needs and interests.

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Contact Information
Sabreen Dodson, Assistant to Chair of Graduate Studies
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Washington State University
PO Box 642814
Pullman, WA 99164-2814
Telephone: 509-335-9532
Fax: 509-335-7816
E-mail: physics@wsu.edu