Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Applied Physics - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 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 coursework with specialized research and studies that extend physics principles to wider scientific and engineering fields. Students in this program can explore diverse research domains such as nanoscience, advanced materials, condensed matter physics, sustainable energy solutions, quantum computing and photonics, biophysics, astrophysics, and plasma physics. The Ph.D. program in Applied Physics (AP) offers a customizable, research-focused doctoral path designed around each student's academic goals. AP integrates core physics studies with specialized research, typically in one of the aforementioned fields. Doctoral candidates participate in interdisciplinary research projects, applying their physics expertise, frequently in team-based settings. Rather than a comprehensive exam, students complete coursework in essential physics topics like quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and advanced experimental methods.
The Applied Physics Ph.D. program is a flexible, research-driven doctoral curriculum adapted to personal academic interests. It blends fundamental physics education with specialized research in fields that apply physics to technical disciplines or explore intersections between physics and other sciences. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in physics, related physical sciences (such as chemistry), or engineering qualify for this program.
Nanoscience, which examines physical systems at atomic-scale dimensions and the unique phenomena occurring at this scale, represents one of the most vibrant and fast-growing interdisciplinary research areas in applied physics. Nanotechnology focuses on engineering at scales below 100 nanometers, particularly the precise control of individual atoms and molecules. This field has broad applications across numerous sectors including energy generation and storage, pharmaceutical development, advanced materials engineering, and beyond.
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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