Overview

The research in the materials and solid-state physics concentration includes the classical and quantum properties of condensed matter, with emphases on solid-state, surface physics and polymer physics.

The research in the optics concentration includes the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, with emphases on optical and infrared spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, quantum computing, light scattering, atmospheric optics and atmospheric physics.

The research in astrophysics focuses on the analysis of high-energy observations and examination of galaxy formation.

Features

The general research areas have sufficient overlap that students can benefit from courses offered in other areas. Both optics and materials areas have relevance to research programs in other University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) departments including physical chemistry, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

The astrophysics program has a strong link to the facilities at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Physics graduate students have the opportunity to interact with graduate students and faculty in several other departments at UMBC and local government laboratories.

Programme Structure

Research in the UMBC Physics Department is centered in 4 main areas:

condensed matter physics
quantum optics and quantum information science
astrophysics
atmospheric physic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

52 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 156 other PhDs in Physics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission process is competitive, with selections determined by an Admissions Committee comprised of faculty members of the Department of Physics.
Applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts, 3 recommendation letters, and a personal statement.

Tuition Fee

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International

16081 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1237 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

16081 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1237 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

9360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 USD per credit during 48 months.

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