Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Physics provides graduate programs culminating in the PhD degree. While pursuing their doctorate, students may request an MA degree as an intermediate step. However, the department does not accept applications from candidates seeking only an MA degree, except in special circumstances where students may apply for a terminal MA. The PhD curriculum emphasizes research, with opportunities spanning theoretical and experimental physics disciplines such as astrophysics, cosmology, atomic/molecular/optical physics, biophysics, condensed matter, particle physics, plasma physics, low-temperature physics, mathematical physics, nuclear physics, quantum computing, space physics, and statistical mechanics.
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory offers substantial research possibilities in astrophysics, particle/nuclear physics, materials science, and plasma physics. Collaborative research between the Physics Department and Space Sciences Laboratory explores space physics, interplanetary phenomena, solar plasma dynamics, upper atmospheric physics, and cosmological investigations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division. The Department of Physics ordinarily admits only those applicants who have scholastic records well above a B+ average and who have completed the equivalent of the undergraduate major in physics.
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division. The Department of Physics ordinarily admits only those applicants who have scholastic records well above a B+ average and who have completed the equivalent of the undergraduate major in physics.
Tuition
USD
27,366