Overview
A Ph.D. in Physics from the University of North Dakota gives you the knowledge and skills you need to help unlock the deepest mysteries of the universe.
Our department features small classes, collaborative relationships and high-level research opportunities. Working with state-of-the-art scientific tools, you'll pursue your own investigations and contribute to existing knowledge in the field.
Outcomes
Through the Ph.D. program in Physics at UND, you'll gain:
- Competency in graduate-level physics including mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical physics and theoretical methods
- The skills required to carry out programs of independent research at a research laboratory or as a university faculty member
- Oral presentation skills
- Experience in writing research papers
- Analytical skills needed to work as a professional physicist
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Cosmology
- Statistical Physics
- Solid State Physics
- Theory of Electricity and Magnetism
- Analytical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Application Deadlines:
- Fall: May 1
- Spring: November 1 (domestic) / September 1 (international)
- Summer: May 1 (domestic) / February 1 (international)
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Physics View 156 other PhDs in Physics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of a master’s degree
- An overall GPA of 3.0 for all graduate work.
- Completed all undergraduate preparation.
- Presentation of scores on the GRE General Test and advanced physics test is recommended.
- Be recommended for doctoral work by the department.
Tuition Fee
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International
23925 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23925 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
17944 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17944 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
11962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11962 USD per year during 48 months.
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