About PhD Program,
The Physics & Astronomy Department offers the Master of Science degree, which is achieved through a combination of research and coursework. The M.S. degree can be earned by submission of a research thesis with an oral examination and at least 14 credit hours of graduate level lecture or laboratory courses in Physics & Astronomy. It can also be obtained under a non-thesis option, which requires satisfactory completion of a faculty-approved project (one to four credits) and the department’s set of six core courses. The research activities in the department are broad and include astrophysics and cosmology, biophysics, condensed matter and surface sciences, and nuclear and particle physics. Experimental and theoretical studies take place in these areas. Furthermore, inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental programs are also possible.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Bachelor’s degreefrom government recognized/accredited U.S. institutions or equivalent. Applicants are not required to hold a U.S. master’s-equivalent degree for admission.
- Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA):Successful candidates are students who have excelled academically. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent is required.
- The Physics and Astronomy Department has English proficiency requirements that are higher than the minimum university requirements. The minimum scores for Physics and Astronomy are TOEFL are 95 (iBT) or 590 (PBT); for the IELTS a minimum score of 7 across all bands is required.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Virtually all graduate students in the Department of Physics & Astronomy are supported financially, usually via a teaching assistantship (TA) during their first one or two years and a research assistantship (RA) thereafter.
There are no separate forms on which to apply for financial aid. On the online application system, under department funding, check all of the boxes that apply. However, if you can attend without support, you may explain this in your Statement of Purpose. Students who do not receive Assistantships are responsible for all tuition and fees.
- The Teaching Assistant stipend for your first year is $25,000 and is renewable.
- The Graduate Tuition Scholarship covers the following fees each semester:
- 100% of all instructional fees
- $215 of the general fee
- Non-resident surcharge, if applicable
- All graduate students are responsible for the following fees each semester:
- Remainder of the general fee
- College of Arts & Sciences graduate technology fee and
- Student Information System fee
- International students pay a one-time orientation fee of $150 upon arrival.
- Students not otherwise covered by health insurance must pay an annual premium for student health insurance(opens in a new window). Students on assistantships that include a minimum stipend of $1,950 per semester and purchase the University Student Health Insurance Plan will be provided a health insurance subsidy
Application Requirement,
- Official transcripts
- The Application fee
- Letters of Recommendation
- Resume or CV.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Recommended Coursework
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- English Language Proficiency Requirements
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
The Application fee is $50 for domestic applicants and $55 for international applicants.
