Doctor of Philosophy in Physics - Theoretical High Energy Physics Research

The emphasis of theoretical high energy physics is to determine the fundamental laws of nature. Among the questions being investigated by the theorists at the University of Cincinnati are non-perturbative aspects of quantum field theory, electroweak symmetry breaking and fermion mass generation, flavor physics, model building, various aspects of unification of fundamental forces, supersymmetric gauge theories, superstring theory, classical and quantum gravity, particle astrophysics, and theories of dark matter and dark energy.

The minimum required GPA for graduate study is 3.0. Applicants should take the General GRE, and are strongly encouraged to take the Physics GRE subject area test for international applicants. Applicants without Physics GRE subject area test scores must provide other evidence of outstanding achievement and promise. There are no minimum required GRE scores for admission. Instead, we consider your scores, overall record, and letters of recommendation to make the admission decision. transcripts, which preferably arrive by mail;any GRE and