Overview

Within this Applied Physics PhD program from Mississippi State University major areas of study include the following:

Astrochemistry

Astrophysics

Computational physics

Condensed matter physics

Experimental and theoretical nuclear physics

Experimental and theoretical optics

Experimental atomic, molecular, optical, and plasma physics

Experimental nanomaterials and nanoelectronics

The 17 research-active faculty offer research opportunities in Nuclear Physics, Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Astronomy and Computational Physics. We offer both MS and PhD programs. The MS program has a thesis and a non-thesis option. For the PhD program we offer both a Physics PhD (under the College of Arts & Sciences) and an Engineering/Applied Physics PhD (under the Bagley College of Engineering).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Physics

Electromagnetic Theory

Quantum Mechanics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Natural Sciences View 34 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

The GRE exam and GRE subject exam are recommended, but not required; photocopies of GRE scores are accepted.
International students are required to arrange to have an official copy of their TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly to the MSU Admissions Office; photocopies of TOEFL or IELTS scores are accepted for evaluation purposes.

Tuition Fee

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International

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year
National

27637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27637 USD per year
In-State

10202 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10202 USD per year

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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