IU/USPAS Master's Degree Overview

Indiana University Bloomington (IU) in the Department of Physics offers a thesis-based Master's of Science degree in Beam Physics and Technology that can be obtained by taking USPAS courses. Students must be admitted to the IU program and then complete all requirements within five years of enrollment.

Course Requirements

30 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of B or above, including:

IU/USPAS Courses
2-week (3 credits) USPAS course "Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism in Accelerators" or transfer credit from university graduate-level "Classical Mechanics" and "Electromagnetism" courses

Master's Thesis (3 - 9 credits)

Thesis Requirement

Written MS thesis with defense

Admission Requirements

A bachelor's degree
Transcripts from universities you attended as an undergraduate or graduate student
Completed electronic admission application
Three letters of recommendation
Graduate Record Examination General Exam (strongly recommended but not required)
Application Fee: $70.00 US (payable to IU by credit card only)

U.S. resident

Advantages

Contemporary program reflecting the most recent knowledge in accelerator science and technology
Study under USPAS instructors who are recognized experts in their fields
Master’s thesis topic and supervision can typically be set-up consistent with student interests, job and location
Can be completed concurrent with employment and other studies
Attend USPAS courses at twice yearly sessions while you directly accumulate Indiana University credits

Cost

Application Fee: $70.00 (payable to IU by credit card only)
$150.00 per credit hour to IU
USPAS session registration fees, housing costs, travel, etc all still apply. Limited financial assistance is available.

Travel cost to Indiana University if defending Master’s Thesis in-person

Application Procedure

To apply for this program please complete an IU Online Admissions Application. Send a copy of your undergraduate transcripts and provide three letters of recommendation. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are strongly recommended. It is very important that you indicate in the "statement of purpose" and in the "student comments section" that the "distance M.S. in Beam Physics" is desired. Spring applications are due by November 1 (to begin earning credit at winter USPAS sessions) and summer applications are due by March 31 (to begin earning credit at summer USPAS sessions).