Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics- Condensed Matter Physics in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
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Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Condensed matter physics explores the collective behaviors of matter across scales, from atomic clusters to bulk solids and liquids in various states, including aspects of biological physics. A key objective is developing and analyzing novel materials. Experiments in this discipline continually advance spatial, temporal, and energy resolution boundaries. These investigations often lead to technological breakthroughs, serving as a primary motivator for research. The Center for Condensed Matter Sciences (CCMS) fosters collaborative efforts. Interdisciplinary partnerships thrive with chemistry, materials science, medicine, and molecular biology teams, supported by university resources like the Major Analytical Instrumentation Center (MAIC) and Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF), along with national and international institutions including the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Our Physics Department strives to expand knowledge in both fundamental and applied physics, creating a stimulating environment for graduate education. Research spans astrophysics (particle astrophysics, cosmology, and gravitation), condensed matter and materials physics (experimental, theoretical, and computational), low temperature physics, elementary particle physics (experimental and theoretical), and biological physics. This breadth enables students to engage with cutting-edge physics topics. Despite our department's size, we customize graduate programs to individual backgrounds and aspirations. Our Graduate Coordinator ensures personalized guidance for each student throughout their advanced degree journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University of Florida Graduate School regulations prevent us from admitting applicants with a GPA below 3.0. The average GPA for enrolled students is about 3.6. Applicants with a GPA below 3.25 should be quite exceptional in some respect to receive full consideration.
The prerequisite for the physics graduate program is a four-year undergraduate degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Entering graduate students are expected to have a strong undergraduate foundation in general physics, classical mechanics, elementary quantum mechanics, modern physics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics, in addition to mathematics through differential equations and calculus. Promising students who lack proper background in one or more of these areas will still be considered for admission, but may expect to spend a portion of their first year taking transitional remedial courses.
Transcripts are required from every post-secondary institution (college or university) that you have attended. Your transcripts must show that you possess (or will possess) a four-year undergraduate degree, or its equivalent.
Official score report for the English language proficiency exam is required for most international students. Proficiency in the English language is required of applicants from countries (and from Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language. These applicants must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). The Physics Department strongly recommends that international students take the internet-based TOEFL (the TOEFL-iBT) if possible. Please use institution code 5812 to send TOEFL score reports to the Office of Admissions. The English testing requirement may be waived if you have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program for one academic year, in a country where English is the official language, prior to your anticipated term of enrollment at UF.
Certification of Financial Responsibility. This form is required by the University, but it does not have to be completed before we review your application. This form can be submitted at a later date.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General and Physics Subject Tests are not required for admission to the graduate Physics program at the University of Florida. Applicants who do wish to provide GRE scores may submit an original score report using Institution Code 5812 for the General Test, and Institution Code 0808 for the Physics Test.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
The prerequisite for the physics graduate program is a four-year undergraduate degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Entering graduate students are expected to have a strong undergraduate foundation in general physics, classical mechanics, elementary quantum mechanics, modern physics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics, in addition to mathematics through differential equations and calculus. Promising students who lack proper background in one or more of these areas will still be considered for admission, but may expect to spend a portion of their first year taking transitional remedial courses.
Transcripts are required from every post-secondary institution (college or university) that you have attended. Your transcripts must show that you possess (or will possess) a four-year undergraduate degree, or its equivalent.
Official score report for the English language proficiency exam is required for most international students. Proficiency in the English language is required of applicants from countries (and from Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language. These applicants must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). The Physics Department strongly recommends that international students take the internet-based TOEFL (the TOEFL-iBT) if possible. Please use institution code 5812 to send TOEFL score reports to the Office of Admissions. The English testing requirement may be waived if you have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program for one academic year, in a country where English is the official language, prior to your anticipated term of enrollment at UF.
Certification of Financial Responsibility. This form is required by the University, but it does not have to be completed before we review your application. This form can be submitted at a later date.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General and Physics Subject Tests are not required for admission to the graduate Physics program at the University of Florida. Applicants who do wish to provide GRE scores may submit an original score report using Institution Code 5812 for the General Test, and Institution Code 0808 for the Physics Test.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134