Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Physics graduate students master sophisticated concepts like advanced mechanics, electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics at an advanced level, and statistical mechanics, complemented by training in mathematical physics techniques and computational approaches. The curriculum extends to specialized subjects such as quantum field theory, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, and biophysics. A key program component engages students in cutting-edge research initiatives.
Those pursuing experimental, observational, or applied physics benefit from the department's partnerships with leading laboratories worldwide, providing practical experience and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Collaborative relationships exist with prestigious institutions including the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, and NASA, along with global research organizations.
Specialization options encompass nuclear physics, astrophysics, condensed-matter physics, as well as cross-disciplinary programs in materials science and biophysics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
Minimum scores for the program are:
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0, or
TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based, or
PTE Academic: 68
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
Minimum scores for the program are:
Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0, or
TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based, or
PTE Academic: 68
Tuition
USD
35,100