Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
|
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
36 months
The graduate physics curriculum equips students with comprehensive training in both theoretical and experimental physics, preparing them for high-level careers in research or academia. Tailored for aspiring professional physicists, the program consists of two key elements: First, developing proficiency in fundamental advanced physics concepts. This foundation empowers graduates to explore diverse career paths, such as teaching physics at universities or engaging in research across various specializations beyond their thesis focus. Second, conducting novel research within a specialized physics field. This intensive research experience deepens expertise in a specific area of contemporary physics, culminating in an original thesis that contributes new scientific knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Most entering students have completed an undergraduate program in physics, including such courses as analytical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics and wave motion, electronics, and atomic physics; some advanced undergraduate laboratory work in physics is also expected. Knowledge of linear algebra, differential equations, and vector calculus is essential. Additional study in mathematics is desirable. The quality of undergraduate work and promise for graduate work are weighted more heavily than the extent of undergraduate study in physics and related subjects.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
IELTS Academic - 7.0; TOEFL - The Graduate School’s official minimum sub-scores for each element of the TOEFL iBT are: Speaking: 22, Reading: 20, Listening: 15, Writing: 20.
Tuition
USD
24,800