Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Virginia's Physics graduate program focuses on equipping Ph.D. candidates for research and academic careers in Physics. UVa boasts dynamic research teams specializing in various fields: particle physics at high energies, nuclear physics, quantum information within atomic/molecular/optical physics, condensed matter physics (including soft condensed matter and biophysics), gravitational studies, general relativity, cosmology, and medical physics. Currently, the Physics graduate program enrolls about 85 students, supported by 40 faculty members, 12 emeritus professors, over 20 postdoctoral researchers and scientists, along with visiting scholars and dedicated technical staff. Discover more about our Department and offerings through the links provided below, which include resources on admissions, funding opportunities, faculty research profiles, and details about Charlottesville and its surroundings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate Preparation:
Applicants are expected to have a degree in physics or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Standardized Tests:
Scores from the GRE General or Physics subject exam are not required to apply but will be considered if submitted. For example, Physics GRE scores can be useful in evaluating applicants with a non-standard path to graduate study in physics. All applications will receive full consideration whether GRE scores are submitted or not.
Transcripts
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to the online application, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.
Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application, instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Applicants are expected to have a degree in physics or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Standardized Tests:
Scores from the GRE General or Physics subject exam are not required to apply but will be considered if submitted. For example, Physics GRE scores can be useful in evaluating applicants with a non-standard path to graduate study in physics. All applications will receive full consideration whether GRE scores are submitted or not.
Transcripts
Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their entire post-secondary academic record to the online application, including all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework. Applicants are expected to have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate programs.
Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose should indicate your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the University of Virginia and describe your preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and intellectual or life experiences in order to aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study. Your commitment to a selected field of study is presumed in the receipt of your application, instead, please discuss specific issues in the field that engage you. Please limit your submission to between 500 and 1,000 words.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section.
Tuition
USD
33,304