Overview

Research in this Physics programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is organized into small groups of faculty members, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduate students working closely on related projects. The principal active areas include experimental and theoretical elementary particle physics, synchrotron radiation physics, accelerator physics, structural and computational biophysics, magnetism and electrodynamics. Classes are generally small and informal, and thesis research is carried out in close collaboration with a faculty adviser.

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Physics professional options in the areas of industry, research, and the military increase with an advanced degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Theoretical Physics

Electromagnetic Theory

Analytical Dynamics

Quantum Theory

Statistical Mechanics

Solid State Physics

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Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

All documents submitted in support of an application must be original documents, or copies of original documents provided by the issuing university. Documents provided as part of the online application may not be duplicated, transferred, forwarded, or returned once they have been submitted. A non-refundable application fee is also required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33318 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33318 USD / year

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In-State

33318 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

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1297 - 2491 USD / month

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