Physics

Programs under this Major:
Master of Science Program (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Major Description

The department offers programs leading to the Master of Science, Professional Science Masters in Applied and Industrial Physics, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in physics. Prerequisites for admission to full graduate standing are 30 units of undergraduate work in physics. These will normally... Show Full Description

Department: Physics

Phone:
(520) 621-2290
Fax:
(520) 621-4721
Mailing Address:
1118 E. Fourth St., Room 260
Website:
http://www.physics.arizona.edu/

Majors:
Applied and Industrial Physics, Physics

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Department Faculty

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Master of Science Program (MS)


Contact Information

Application Questions

Lisa Shapouri
(520) 621-2290
lisas@physics.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Keith Dienes, Director of Graduate Studies
(520) 626-9385
dienes@physics.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Teaching Assistantships are generally available to entering students
  • Research Assistantships available as students make transition to research
  • Fellowships available on an individual basis

Application Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • GPA 3.2
  • GRE General + Subject Physics
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • List of upper division physics courses taken and name of texts used and grades received.
  • International Students: TOEFL 550; TSE minimum 45; Financial Guarantee Form

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
4832

Program Requirements

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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)


Contact Information

Application Questions

Lisa Shapouri
(520) 621-2290
lisas@physics.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Koen Visscher, Director, Graduate Studies
(520) 621-4276
visscher@physics.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • Teaching Assistantships are generally available to entering students
  • Research Assistantships available as students make transition to research
  • Fellowships available on an individual basis

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
79
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
550
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Required Standardized Test(s)
GRE
Required GRE Subject Test(s)
Physics
Recommended Standardized Test(s)
GRE
Recommended GRE Subject Test(s)
GRE

Other Application Requirements

  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • List of upper division physics courses taken and name of texts used and grades received.
  • International Students: PB TOEFL 550, iBT 79; Financial Guarantee Form

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
February 1
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
No admissions
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
4832
NRC Fields(s)
Physics

Program Requirements