University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Type: Public University

Student Faculty Ratio: 19:1

Founded: 1957

Website: www.unlv.edu

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Master of Science - Physics
College of Sciences
Masters

Information

Application Fee: $60
Tuition per Year: $24050
Avg. Scholarship: $0
Entry Semesters: Fall
Application Dealine: $Domestic: Aug.1 International: May.1

Requirements

Min GPA: 2.75
Require GRE: No
Require GMAT: No
Required Documents:
Diploma
Transcript
Transcript Evaluation
English Test Report
Letters of Recommendation: 0
Additional Admission Requirements: Students who have completed a degree in China must provide copies of the original language transcripts and a copy of their Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate. Documents verified by the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD) or the China Academic Degree and Graduate information Center (CDGDC) are also accepted.

English Proficiency

English Test Waiver:

With the support of the academic department, the Graduate College may accept the following scores for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher (4.0 scale). In addition to the GPA requirement, the academic department must provide evidence of academic excellence as rationale in these special cases. Any such requests must be submitted to the Graduate College with support from the academic department/unit chair and graduate coordinator, and a statement explaining evidence of the applicant’s academic excellence. Scores lower than those listed below will not be approved. Any students admitted on these scores will be required to visit the UNLV English Language Center (ELC) for an assessment upon arriving on campus and take any courses prescribed by the ELC to remedy any English language deficiencies. Failure to complete prescribed courses within the time frame stipulated by the ELC will result in separation from the university. Scores lower than the following will not be considered: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (Paper-based) Minimum score: 68 (Computer-based) Minimum score: 210 (Internet-based) Minimum score: 77 Michigan Test of English Language Placement (MTELP) Minimum score: 80 Pearson Test of English (PTE) Minimum score: 55 English Language Centers (ELS) Minimum score: 112 Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Minimum score: B2

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language
Total: 80 Reading/Literacy:  Writing/Production:  Listening/Comprehension:  Speaking/Conversation: 
IELTS International English Language Testing System
Total: 6.5 Reading/Literacy:  Writing/Production:  Listening/Comprehension:  Speaking/Conversation: 
DET Duolingo English Test
Total: 105 Reading/Literacy:  Writing/Production:  Listening/Comprehension:  Speaking/Conversation: 
PTE Pearson Test of English Academic
Total: 65 Reading/Literacy:  Writing/Production:  Listening/Comprehension:  Speaking/Conversation: