Physics (Ph.D.)
Physics (Ph.D.)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics program is 60 semester credit hours and will prepare students to obtain a broad background in classical and modern physics. Modern physics has entered a new era of expanding quantitative understanding of large-scale and multidisciplinary complex systems, impacting science, technology, medicine, and the national economy. The program will specifically train professionals who can develop research-based solutions in the areas of gravitational wave astronomy, optical and radio astronomy, astrophysics, optical physics, nanophysics and materials physics, condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, biophysics, and biomedical physics.
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Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Step #3: Admission Requirements & Courses
Click here to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.
Incoming students (satisfying all the above admission criteria) will also be given additional assessment tests in all core classes in the first two semesters. The assessment test will indicate the level of preparedness of the students in pre-requisite areas. To ensure student success, students who are found to be deficient in certain areas will receive special tutoring to reinforce the required knowledge. The department also has “graduate-level readiness” support programs and opportunities to help students in need of extra academic support to reach the expected level of preparation. The admission criteria developed above correspond to typical requirements for a Physics Ph.D. program in research or emerging research institutions across the US. These criteria are designed to ensure that the admitted students have mathematical and analytical skills and strong preparation to be successful in a physics Ph.D. program.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
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