Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Particles and Fields in Washington United States | Howard University
Howard University
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Washington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The field of elementary particle physics explores nature's fundamental components, their interactions, and the simple structures they create. These interactions follow universal symmetry principles and conservation laws that influence all physical phenomena. Such subatomic processes often occur at extremely high energy levels, similar to those present during the universe's formation, connecting this research to cosmological and astrophysical studies of cosmic evolution. Additionally, this discipline advances computational methods for analyzing both relativistic and non-relativistic few-body scattering phenomena.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 for graduate (Consult graduate department for exception to this requirement)
Minimum of 72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree
At least four semesters of residence and full-time study (9 credit hours per semesters) in the Graduate School
Passage of a comprehensive examination (not applicable to all departments)
Submission of a dissertation in partial fulfilment of requirement for the degree
Passage of the final oral examination
The application for the Graduate School at Howard University requires the following documents -
Statement of Academic Interest & Professional Goals
Autobiographical Sketch
Resume
Three letters of recommendation (minimum)
Official transcripts from each university or college attended
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing scores reported to Howard University School Code (5297)
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Minimum of 72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree
At least four semesters of residence and full-time study (9 credit hours per semesters) in the Graduate School
Passage of a comprehensive examination (not applicable to all departments)
Submission of a dissertation in partial fulfilment of requirement for the degree
Passage of the final oral examination
The application for the Graduate School at Howard University requires the following documents -
Statement of Academic Interest & Professional Goals
Autobiographical Sketch
Resume
Three letters of recommendation (minimum)
Official transcripts from each university or college attended
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing scores reported to Howard University School Code (5297)
IELTS - a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0.
TOEFL - (iBT) - 90
Tuition
USD
38,100