Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

The objective of the Ph.D. program is to immerse students in the excitement of original discovery, and bring them to an internationally competitive level of achievement. The program is designed to provide a broad knowledge of Physics and training in techniques of physics research, as well as training in the art of scientific communication. Students are fostered to operate with autonomy in analyzing scientific work and in setting research objectives, with the ultimate goal being for them to thrive as independent researchers.

The basic qualification for admission consists of a Bachelor's degree with adequate specialization in Physics, obtained with minimum cumulative and major averages of 70%. Students with deficiencies may be required to make up these deficiencies by registering in undergraduate courses or by following a program of supervised reading.

Minimum TOEFL: IBT-83

Minimum IELTS: 6.5

Minimum Pearson: 65

A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Advanced Physics Test score is helpful to the Admissions Committee to evaluate your application more completely.

Deadline for Fall: February 1.