Why pursue a Master of Natural and Applied Science with an emphasis in physics, astronomy and materials science?

  • You will have an opportunity to custom design course work and develop research projects that meet your specific educational and professional needs and interests.
  • Our accelerated master’s option allows you to get started on your graduate education before you have completed your undergraduate degree.
  • The interdisciplinary approach to this degree program will give you in-depth knowledge in two areas of the sciences that you can apply to your post-graduate career.
  • Our excellent facilities and dedicated faculty will be available to you at every turn to guide you and help you succeed.
  • With a Master of Natural and Applied Science degree, you will have what you need to succeed in your future scientific pursuits.

Traditional and accelerated options

Physics, astronomy, and materials science can be selected as a primary or secondary emphasis option for your master’s degree in natural and applied science. Accelerated and traditional degree options are offered to students. Visit the Master of Natural and Applied Science website or contact Dr. Jorge L. Rebaza-Vasquez, director of the MNAS program, at JRebaza@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-5249 for more information about the program. The MNAS coordinator in the PAMS department is Dr. Ridwan Sakidja.

Traditional Master's
Accelerated Master's

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