Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics-Order and Disorder in Novel Materials and Small Structures in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
51,090
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in physics equips students for diverse scientific careers. Participants gain essential expertise to pursue advanced roles in scientific research, education, or development across academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
The department provides research options spanning theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches to astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, as well as condensed matter and materials physics. Doctoral candidates collaborate with faculty mentors to design customized study plans, culminating in a dissertation defense featuring original, publication-worthy research.
This program emphasizes micro- and nano-fabrication methods to manipulate and analyze thermal, magnetic, and electronic characteristics of materials systems. The research aims to explore fundamental principles of novel materials and translate these discoveries into technological innovations. Recent investigations concentrate on electronic, magnetic, and vibrational properties of amorphous solids.
Current research priorities focus on two key areas:
investigating thermal transport and thermoelectric properties in thin films and nanostructures across temperatures ranging from 300 mK to over 300 K,
exploring novel physical phenomena and practical applications of high-precision microcalorimeter detectors for x-ray and gamma-ray analysis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 30. on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internet-based test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 30. on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internet-based test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Tuition
USD
51,090