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PhD Physics

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Program Overview

The Ph.D. program requires 60 credits, including dissertation research. Candidates for the degree must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination and a doctoral research admission examination (taken after completing a master's thesis, or completing two semesters of an advanced research project for students who already have obtained a non-thesis master's, or presentation of master's thesis research carried out at another institution). Areas of research include experimental nuclear physics, experimental and theoretical solid-state physics and materials science, optics, laser physics, submillimeter (terahertz) wave applications, nano-science and technology, astronomy, space physics, energy applications including nuclear and solar, applied mechanics, radiological health physics, and medical physics.

Program Key Stats

$26820 (Annual cost)



57 %

Eligibility Criteria


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145
155
645
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Graduate Application, Statement of Purpose, Letters of recommendation, Official transcripts, , Resume, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Physicists
  • Research advisors
  • Physics professors
  • Laser Engineer
  • Optical Engineer
  • Design Engineer and Accelerator Operator

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