Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Applied Physics - Condensed Matter and Material Physics in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
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Ithaca United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Applied Physics program merges fundamental physics education with specialized research, extending its reach into scientific and engineering applications. Students can explore diverse research domains like nanoscience, advanced materials, condensed matter physics, renewable energy, quantum computing, biophysics, astrophysics, and plasma physics. The Ph.D. program in Applied Physics (AP) offers a customizable, research-focused doctoral path aligned with individual academic goals. AP integrates core physics coursework with specialized study, typically in one of the aforementioned fields. Graduate candidates participate in interdisciplinary research, applying their physics expertise in collaborative settings. Rather than a qualifying examination, students complete coursework in essential physics topics such as quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and advanced lab methods.
The Applied Physics Ph.D. program is designed as an adaptable, research-driven curriculum suited to personal academic pursuits. It blends foundational physics training with specialized investigation, focusing either on physics applications in technical fields or interdisciplinary scientific interfaces. Applicants with backgrounds in physics, related physical sciences (like chemistry), or engineering disciplines qualify for admission.
Research in this expansive field spans from fundamental condensed-matter investigations to developing cutting-edge electronic, optoelectronic, spintronic, and quantum devices. Condensed Matter Physics encompasses solid-state physics along with liquid and soft material studies. As physics' most extensive subfield, it covers varied subjects including semiconductors, metals, magnetic materials, superconductors, polymers, and biological structures.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have undergraduate preparation in physics or another physical science or in an engineering field with a strong emphasis on mathematics and modern physics. The GRE general and subject exams are not used in our evaluation process and should not be submitted.
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Well-qualified individuals with master's degrees in these areas are also invited to apply. Competition for admission to Cornell's Applied Physics program is strong, and class size is limited by the number of students for which research support is expected to be available in subsequent years. Students are admitted on the basis of academic merit and ability to pursue an advanced degree program as demonstrated by scholastic record, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a statement of purpose. Students admitted to the program normally begin in the fall term.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is generally granted only on a full-time basis for pursuit of a doctoral degree. Students seeking a Master's level degree may wish to consider the one-year Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree Program in Engineering Physics, or the two-year Master of Science (M.S.) Degree Program, both of which are offered by the School of Applied and Engineering Physics.
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
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Well-qualified individuals with master's degrees in these areas are also invited to apply. Competition for admission to Cornell's Applied Physics program is strong, and class size is limited by the number of students for which research support is expected to be available in subsequent years. Students are admitted on the basis of academic merit and ability to pursue an advanced degree program as demonstrated by scholastic record, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a statement of purpose. Students admitted to the program normally begin in the fall term.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is generally granted only on a full-time basis for pursuit of a doctoral degree. Students seeking a Master's level degree may wish to consider the one-year Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree Program in Engineering Physics, or the two-year Master of Science (M.S.) Degree Program, both of which are offered by the School of Applied and Engineering Physics.
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
Tuition
USD
24,800