Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,192
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Physics program certifies that graduates have developed comprehensive expertise in the field while achieving research proficiency that meets rigorous national benchmarks. Candidates admitted to this program generally hold an undergraduate physics degree or equivalent qualification in related disciplines. Physics professionals are distinguished by their capacity to explore nature's mysteries through meticulous experimentation, theoretical frameworks, computational modeling, or integrated approaches - all aimed at discovering, verifying, or expanding fundamental natural principles. The competencies developed through this degree are sought after not just in academic and research settings, but across diverse industrial sectors. Our alumni have secured positions in higher education institutions, research facilities, and various industries spanning energy sectors (both traditional and renewable), biomedical research, semiconductor technology (such as Intel), financial services, technology development, and data analytics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are expected to have completed, or be in their last term of completing, a bachelor's in physics or a related field, or a master's degree, and have acquired a working knowledge of the basic areas of physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. The applicants holding a three-year bachelor's degree must have received or be in the final semester of finishing a master's degree in physics. The General GRE test is not required. Applicants have the option to submit scores from the General GRE examination taken in the last 5 years (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing). The advanced GRE is recommended but optional.
Content of the undergraduate program and, if applicable, graduate program and grades earned, particularly in the areas of physics and mathematics.
A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 hours.
Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals (preferably faculty members), who are able to judge the candidate's academic abilities and potential for scholarly research.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Content of the undergraduate program and, if applicable, graduate program and grades earned, particularly in the areas of physics and mathematics.
A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 hours.
Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals (preferably faculty members), who are able to judge the candidate's academic abilities and potential for scholarly research.
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.
Tuition
USD
15,192