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PhD in Physics

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

California Institute of Technology

Program Overview

The physics option offers a program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. This program prepares students for careers in scientific research or research combined with teaching, and so its most important part is independent research. Courses are offered that give a broad treatment of both fundamental physics and specialized physics research topics. These are intended both to help a beginning graduate student prepare for research and to broaden an advanced student's knowledge of physics. Caltech research opportunities include elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmic-ray, gamma-ray, and X-ray astronomy, submillimeter astronomy, condensed-matter physics, atomic/molecular/ optical physics, quantum information, applied physics, gravitational physics, cosmology, astrophysics, mathematical physics, biophysics, and theoretical physics.

Program Key Stats

$51813 (Annual cost)



9 %

Eligibility Criteria


110
155
167
500
7
110

Additional Information & Requirements

Common Application, a Statement of Purpose, Test scores: GRE, TOEFL, and/or IELTS test scores to be sent directly to the California Institute of Technology (Institutional Code 4034), An official electronic copy of your transcripts or online grade reports issued by your college or university, 3 letters of recommendation, a CV or Resume.

Career Options

  • Astrophysicist
  • Atomic
  • Molecular
  • or Optical Physicist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Engineer
  • Geophysicist
  • Kinesiologist
  • Laser Engineer
  • Nuclear Imaging Technologist
  • Nuclear Physicist

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