Overview

The program of graduate study for the master’s degree, which normally requires two years, is developed around an original investigation, the results of which are presented as a thesis.

Features

Typically a total of 5 years are typically needed to complete the Physics Ph.D. degree from The University of Maine for a student who enters the program with a bachelor’s degree.

A thesis presenting the results of an original investigation in a specialized area of physics is an essential feature of the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Methods of Theoretical Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcript of all previous college or university work

Official test scores

$65 application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Out-of-State

31446 USD / year

≈ 31446 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10314 USD / year

≈ 10314 USD / year

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orono

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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