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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Omaha United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The High Energy Physics Experimental team investigates matter's fundamental building blocks using cutting-edge particle accelerators worldwide. They collaborate on the CMS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. Nebraska scientists contributed to the groundbreaking Higgs boson discovery in 2012 and are gearing up for new breakthroughs as the LHC restarts in 2015 with unprecedented proton beam energies. Their work involves maintaining a global computing cluster for CMS researchers and developing upgraded detector components for 2016 installation. Additionally, they oversee CROP, an educational initiative deploying cosmic-ray detectors in Nebraska high schools, and participate in the South Pole's Askaryan Radio Array project studying high-energy neutrinos.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

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.

Tuition USD 19,788

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