Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,690
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Physics Department provides graduate programs culminating in M.S. (with optional thesis) and Ph.D. degrees. Renowned for its global leadership in experimental and theoretical physics, the department specializes in astronomical, biological, condensed matter, nuclear, and particle physics research. These initiatives benefit from partnerships with Virginia Tech colleagues and external academic institutions. Degree candidates must complete mandatory and elective courses, dissertation work, and examinations. The Ph.D. program mandates 92 credit hours, comprising at least 60 hours dedicated to research and dissertation, alongside 32 hours of coursework. Doctoral candidates must take their qualifying exam before completing their third semester and their preliminary exam by the conclusion of their fifth semester.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
Minimum GPA-3.0
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
600.0
iBT
90.0
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
Minimum GPA-3.0
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
600.0
iBT
90.0
Tuition
USD
31,690