Laramie,
WY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics and Astronomy in Laramie United States | University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming
|
Laramie United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,340
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Physics PhD program offers an intimate yet rigorous academic setting, where graduate students develop into independent researchers through advanced training and access to exceptional facilities. Our dedicated faculty prioritize teaching excellence and personalized mentorship to foster student growth.
Distinctive research resources feature Wyoming's exclusive 2.3-meter telescope - the largest operated by any single university - located on 9,656-foot Jelm Mountain, along with access to the 8.5-meter Apache Point Observatory, the 0.6-meter Red Buttes Observatory, multiple condensed matter physics labs, and NCAR's cutting-edge supercomputer. With WIRO being the biggest single-institution optical telescope globally, astronomy students can undertake comprehensive observational research for their dissertations.
Our graduate program cultivates both research expertise and teaching proficiency in physics professionals. We provide a PhD in physics with specialized tracks in astronomy, solid state physics, and materials science. The materials science concentration unites researchers across related engineering disciplines, encouraging broader collaboration and enriched learning opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Resume or CV
Undergraduate transcript
A Personal Statement that says why you want to pursue a PhD why Wyoming is a good fit for you and what experiences youve previously had completing longterm projects
GRE scores both the general and the physics subject exams are optional Reporting or not reporting the general exam will have no impact on your application and reporting the physics subject exam is recommended
TOEFL for nonnative English speakers Duolingo Until further notice due to COVID19 related postponementscancellations of TOEFLIELTS exams we will be accepting Duolingo scores or 110 or higher as proof of English proficiency
Three letters of recommendation This will be done through the application website
Many programs no longer require GREs and we dont either However there are cases where an applicant should consider using GRE scores as a piece of evidence in their favor
a minimum score of 540 on the written exam or 76 on the Internet based test is required for full admission We will also accept official IELTS scores A minimum score of 6.0 is required for full admission
Undergraduate transcript
A Personal Statement that says why you want to pursue a PhD why Wyoming is a good fit for you and what experiences youve previously had completing longterm projects
GRE scores both the general and the physics subject exams are optional Reporting or not reporting the general exam will have no impact on your application and reporting the physics subject exam is recommended
TOEFL for nonnative English speakers Duolingo Until further notice due to COVID19 related postponementscancellations of TOEFLIELTS exams we will be accepting Duolingo scores or 110 or higher as proof of English proficiency
Three letters of recommendation This will be done through the application website
Many programs no longer require GREs and we dont either However there are cases where an applicant should consider using GRE scores as a piece of evidence in their favor
a minimum score of 540 on the written exam or 76 on the Internet based test is required for full admission We will also accept official IELTS scores A minimum score of 6.0 is required for full admission
Tuition
USD
19,340