PhD in Physics and Astronomy in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln

One set of transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office. GRE General and GRE Physics tests are optional Three recommendation letters Statement of Purpose: This statement should describe your academic and research background and accomplishments, research interests, professional goals, and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at UNL. Faculty: Identify up to four faculty members you are interested in working with. A bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, engineering, or other closely related area from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from another country. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater (on the 4.0 scale) is preferred as a general guideline. As a rule, applicants should have completed upper-level core physics courses in classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermal/statistical physics. Demonstrated English proficiency (score of 80 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS test) if English is not the applicant's native language or the official language of instruction at the institution where the degree was earned.