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Ph.D. in Engineering Physics

This program provides advanced education and research opportunities in a collaborative environment that offers leading-edge facilities and expert faculty guidance.

The Ph.D. in Engineering Physics offers exciting opportunities to build upon the research that is being carried out in the Department of Physical Sciences including remote sensing, and the design and implementation of electro-optical and radar systems. 

The objective of the Ph.D. program in Engineering Physics is to provide advanced education and research opportunities to exceptional students by providing a research environment which fosters collaboration, creative thinking and publishing of findings in nationally recognized journals.

Students are involved in a wide variety of research projects, most of which is funded by grants from NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DoD) and other agencies.

The constant achievements and advancement of scientific knowledge increase the demand for highly trained scientists and engineers with specialized skills. Opportunities abound in computing, space education, medicine, robotics, software engineering, system administration, and general engineering.

Students are able to work with state of the art optical instruments, laser systems for atmospheric sounding, a laboratory plasma chamber, a space simulation chamber, supercomputer for modeling calculations, and the largest University research telescope in the southeastern United States.

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Housed in the Department of Physical Sciences  in the College of Arts and Sciences , the Ph.D. in Engineering Physics program provides advanced education and research opportunities to exceptional students. 

Students will work in campus laboratories such as the Atmospheric Physics Research Lab, Control Design Lab, 1-meter Ritchey-Chretien Reflecting Telescope, Space Physics Research Lab, and Laboratory for Exosphere and Near-Space Environment Studies (LENSES).

Research emphasizes the measurement, theory, and modeling of the near-space and space neutral and plasma environment; studies of the sun and stellar activity; orbital stability and dynamics; engineering spacecraft instrumentation and remote sensing measurements; and the design and implementation of electro-optical and radar systems.

Areas of Research:

• Aeronomy/Upper-Atmospheric Physics
• Space Physics
• Spacecraft Instrumentation
• Spacecraft Systems Engineering
• Spacecraft Power and Thermal Control
• Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Systems
• Space Robotics/Autonomous Systems
• Space Weather
• Remote Sensing

The department houses more than 20 faculty members. Assistantships and fellowships are available to well-qualified students.

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Students will:

• Solve advanced space science and spacecraft engineering problems.
• Apply advanced spacecraft engineering core concepts.
• Develop a mastery of scientific and engineering research techniques.
• Extend the knowledge base in space science and spacecraft engineering by conceiving, planning, producing, and communicating original research.

Requirements

The Ph.D. in Engineering Physics program requires 45 credit hours beyond a master's degree. Additional 30 credit hours (including 6 credit hours of electives) are required for students with a Bachelor’s degree only. The program requirements include:

• 12 credit hours in core courses
• 6 credit hours of electives (minimum)
• 27 credit hours of dissertation (minimum)
• The successful completion of a qualifying examination
• The successful presentation of a dissertation research proposal
• The successful completion of a written dissertation
• The successful completion of a written dissertation and oral defense 

The objective of this Ph.D. program is to provide advanced education and research opportunities to exceptional students by providing a research environment which fosters collaboration, creative thinking and publishing of findings in nationally recognized journals.

A CGPA of 3.0 is required for a student to remain in good academic standing and for graduation. If a student receives two grades less than a B or one grade less than a C, that student is subject to dismissal from the program. All requirements for the degree must be completed within seven years from the date the student enters the program.

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DEGREE Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, PhD

Doctoral degree in nuclear engineering

As a PhD student in nuclear engineering and engineering physics, you’ll gain deeper experience studying the interaction of radiation with matter. With a strong emphasis on engineering and applied science, you’ll be able to focus on any of several areas, including researching, designing, developing and deploying fission reactors; fusion engineering; plasma physics; radiation damage to materials; applied superconductivity and cryogenics; and large-scale computing in engineering science.

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Nuclear engineering and engineering physics department, learn more about what information you need to apply., how to apply.

Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.

Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .

GRE scores are optional. Applicants may submit GRE scores, but are not required to do so. Applications without scores are not placed at a disadvantage.  However, received scores will be considered as part of our holistic evaluation of applications.

Application Requirements and Process

For admission to graduate study in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical science, and an undergraduate record that indicates an ability to successfully pursue graduate study. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited US bachelor’s degree. All applicants must satisfy requirements that are set forth by the  Graduate School . 

It is highly recommended that students take courses that cover the same material as these UW-Madison courses before entering the program:

Descriptions of course content can be accessed through Guide . Students may enter without having taken these courses. However, in such cases the students must inform their advisors, who will help them plan courses of study that will provide adequate background for our department’s graduate curriculum.

The Graduate School requires a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 basis on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours from the most recent bachelor’s degree. In special cases, students with grade point averages lower than 3.0 who meet all the general requirements of the Graduate School may be considered for admission on probation.

Advisor Selection Process

PhD applicants are encouraged to identify potential faculty advisors and seek a confirmation. Review the department  Research and People websites and contact those whose research interests align with yours. Only faculty members listed with the titles of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, can serve as graduate advisors. Do not contact Emeritus faculty, Lecturers, Research Scientists, or Faculty Associates. You are also encouraged to inquire about possible funding opportunities. If a faculty member agrees to be your advisor, ask the person to email an acknowledgment to [email protected] .

Application Materials

Each application must include the following:

• Graduate School Application
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE Scores (optional – see below for additional information)
• English Proficiency Score (if required)

Application Fee

Academic transcript.

Within the online application, upload the undergraduate transcript(s) and, if applicable, the previous graduate transcript. Unofficial copies of transcripts are required for review and official copies are required for admitted applicants. Please do not send transcripts or any other application materials to the Graduate School or the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics department unless requested. Review the requirements set by the  Graduate School  for additional information about degrees/transcripts.

Statement of Purpose

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School and the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics have the following guidelines for the Statement of Purpose:

• Have you read an article by one or more faculty members?
• Has your advisor specifically directed you to this program?
• Do you have other ties to this program and/or school?
• Pick out the pertinent facts about your academic and professional interests that make you a good fit with the program and institution to which you are applying. (A statement of purpose is not a place to list everything you have done.)
• Describe research experiences regardless of whether they are related to your current interests. 
• Being self-motivated, curiosity-driven, and goal-oriented are important qualities for aspiring PhDs in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics. To provide evidence of these qualities, you may write about relevant experiences you have had. 
• Perseverance and the ability to overcome adversity are also important. Again, discuss relevant experiences you may have to provide evidence. 
• Mention extra-curricular achievements to illustrate additional dimensions of your personality. 
• Explain (briefly) any incongruity in your application material, such as a low semester grade. 
• Our page limit is two and a half pages, but there is no obligation to write long statements.

For more information from the Graduate School, please review their  webpage . 

Upload your resume in your application.

Three Letters of Recommendation

These letters are required from people who can accurately judge the applicant’s academic and/or research performance. It is highly recommended these letters be from faculty familiar with the applicant. Letters of recommendation are submitted electronically to graduate programs through the online application. See the  Graduate School for FAQs  regarding letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are due by the deadline listed above. 

English Proficiency Scores

Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. The UW-Madison Graduate School accepts TOEFL, IETLS, and Duolingo scores. Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

For more information regarding minimum score requirements and exemption policy, see the Graduate School Requirements for Admission .

Application submission must be accompanied by the one-time application fee. It is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Additional information about the application fee may be found here (scroll to the ‘Frequently asked questions).

Fee grants are available through the conditions  outlined here by the Graduate School .

Reentry Admissions

If you were previously enrolled as a graduate student in the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics program, have not earned your degree, but have had a break in enrollment for a minimum of a fall or spring term, you will need to re-apply to resume your studies. Review the Graduate School requirements for previously enrolled students . Your previous faculty advisor (or another Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics faculty advisor) must be willing to supply advising support and should email the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Graduate Student Services Coordinator regarding next steps in the process.

If you were previously enrolled in a UW-Madison graduate degree, completed that degree, have had a break in enrollment since earning the degree and would now like to apply for another UW-Madison program; you are required to submit a new student application through the UW-Madison Graduate School online application. For Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics graduate programs, you must follow the entire application process as described above.

Currently Enrolled Graduate Student Admissions

Students currently enrolled as a graduate student at UW-Madison, whether in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics or a non-Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics graduate program, wishing to apply to this degree program should contact the Graduate Admissions Team to inquire about the process and deadlines several months in advance of the anticipated enrollment term. Current students may apply to change or add programs for any term (fall, spring, or summer).

If you have questions, contact  [email protected] .

Tuition and funding

Tuition and segregated fee rates are always listed per semester (not for Fall and Spring combined).

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Graduate School Resources

Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid.  Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.

Program Resources

Offers of financial support from the Department, College, and University are in the form of research assistantships (RAs), teaching assistantships (TAs), project assistantships (PAs), and partial or full fellowships. Prospective PhD students that receive such offers will have a minimum five-year guarantee of support. The funding for research assistantships comes from faculty research grants. Each professor decides on his or her own research assistantship offers. International applicants must secure a research assistantship, teaching assistantship, project assistantship, fellowship, or independent funding before admission is final. Funded students are expected to maintain full-time enrollment.  See the program website for additional information on current research activities.

Additional Resources

International student services funding and scholarships.

For information on International Student Funding and Scholarships, visit the  International Student Services website .

In the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, we strive to design and deploy unique world-class experimental and computational capabilities to translate novel discoveries into transformative technologies. Having a broad range of laboratory facilities and collaborative centers at the right scale for energy and mechanics research is a hallmark of the department. The technologies we develop can solve challenges in energy, health, space, security and many other areas.

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Curricular Requirements

Minimum graduate school requirements.

Review the Graduate School minimum  academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.

Required Courses

Students must fulfill the coursework requirements for the nuclear engineering and engineering physics MS  degree whether receiving the MS degree or going directly to the PhD. They must complete an additional 9 credits of technical coursework (numbered 400 and above), beyond the coursework requirement for the MS. These additional 9 credits must have the “Grad 50%” attribute. Candidates must take three technical courses numbered 700 or above; must satisfy the PhD technical minor requirement; and must satisfy the PhD non-technical minor requirement.

The candidate is also required to complete, as a graduate student, one course numbered 400 or above in each of the following Areas: fission reactors; plasma physics and fusion; materials; engineering mathematics and computation (see Area Coursework Examples below).

MS Coursework Requirements

The following courses, or courses with similar material content, must be taken prior to or during the course of study: N E 427 Nuclear Instrumentation Laboratory ; N E 428 Nuclear Reactor Laboratory or N E 526 Laboratory Course in Plasmas ; N E 408 Ionizing Radiation or N E/​MED PHYS  569 Health Physics and Biological Effects .

Thesis Pathway 1

Maximum of 12 credits for thesis; at least 8 credits of Nuclear Engineering ( N E ) courses numbered 400 or above; remaining credits (also numbered 400 or above) must be in appropriate technical areas 2 ; at least 9 credits must be numbered 500 and above; up to 3 credits can be seminar credits.

Non-Thesis Pathway 1

At least 15 credits of Nuclear Engineering ( N E ) courses numbered 400 or above; remaining 15 credits (also numbered 400 or above) must be in appropriate technical areas 2 ; at least 12 credits must be at numbered 500 or above; up to 3 credits can be seminar credits.

For both the thesis and non-thesis options, only one course (maximum of 3 credits) of independent study ( N E 699 Advanced Independent Study , N E 999 Advanced Independent Study ) is allowed.

These pathways are internal to the program and represent different curricular paths a student can follow to earn this degree. Pathway names do not appear in the Graduate School admissions application, and they will not appear on the transcript.

Appropriate technical areas are: Engineering departments (except Engineering and Professional Development), Physics, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Medical Physics, and Chemistry. Other courses may be deemed appropriate by a student’s faculty advisor.

Area Coursework Examples

These courses are examples that would meet the requirement and are not meant to be a restricted list of possible courses. The candidate is required to complete one course in each of the following areas:

Non-Technical Minor Requirements

PhD candidates must complete one of the following four study options prior to receiving dissertator status. As this is a formal Department requirement, the student should select a Non-Technical Minor early in the program, and must complete it to achieve dissertator status (see below). The Non-Technical Minor must be planned with the help of the candidate’s advisor and must be approved by the Department Non-Technical Minor Advisor except for Study Option IV which must be approved by the Department faculty. A Non-Technical Minor Approval Form is available from the Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics Graduate Coordinator, and must be filed prior to submission of the doctoral plan form. Courses numbered below 400 may be used as a part of the Non-Technical Minor.

Study Option I

Technology-Society Interaction Coursework. This option is intended to increase the student’s awareness of the possible effects of technology on society and of the professional responsibilities of engineers and scientists in understanding such side effects. These effects could, for example, involve the influence of engineering on advancement of human welfare, on the distribution of wealth in society, or on environmental and ecological systems.

Suggested courses for fulfilling Option I include:

Study Option II

Humanistic Society Studies Coursework. The basic objectives of this option are to help prepare the student to bridge the gap between C.P. Snow’s “Two Cultures.” Snow’s 1959 lecture thesis was that the breakdown of communication between the “two cultures” of modern society – the sciences and the humanities – was a major hindrance to solving the world’s problems. Study might be designed to give a greater appreciation of the arts such as the classics, music, or painting, or it might be designed, for example, as preparation for translating technical information to the non-technical public.

Suggested areas of study to fulfill Option II include Anthropology, Area Studies, Art, Art History, Classics, Comparative Literature, Contemporary Trends, English (literature), Foreign Languages (literature), Social Work, Sociology, and Speech. Under either Option I or II, the student must take 6 credits of coursework. The courses must be approved by the student’s advisor and the non-technical minor advisor, and the 6 credits should be concentrated in one topical area. Grades in these courses need not meet the Departmental Grade Policy. However, note that all grades in courses numbered 300 or above courses (including grades for Non-Technical Minor courses) are calculated in the Graduate School minimum 3.0 graduation requirement.

Study Option III

Foreign Culture Coursework. This option is intended for the student who desires to live and work in a foreign nation or work with people of a foreign culture. Examples include studies of the history of a foreign nation, of the political stability of a region of the world, of the culture of a particular group within a nation, or of the spoken language of a foreign nation. For Option III the student must take six credits of courses under all of the same conditions and requirements as for Option I and II unless choosing language study. For the latter case, the student must attain a grade of C or better in all courses. If the student has previous knowledge of a language, it is required that either courses beyond the introductory level will be elected or that another language will be elected.

Study Option IV

Technology-Society Interactions Experience. There are many possible technology-society interactions that might be more educational and meaningful for the student as an actual experience than coursework. For example, the student might run for and be elected to a position of alderperson in the city government. Consequently, this option allows the student to pursue a particular aspect of the interaction using his own time and resources.

Study Option IV activity must be planned with the student’s advisor and be approved by the faculty. The effort required should be equivalent to 6 credits of coursework. Upon completion of this program, the student will prepare a written or oral report.

Note: Students from countries in which English is not the native language have inherently fulfilled these non-technical study goals and are exempt from these formal requirements.

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Ph.D. program

The Applied Physics Department offers a Ph.D. degree program; see  Admissions Overview  for how to apply.  

1.  Courses . Current listings of Applied Physics (and Physics) courses are available via  Explore Courses . Courses are available in Physics and Mathematics to overcome deficiencies, if any, in undergraduate preparation. It is expected the specific course requirements are completed by the  end of the 3rd year  at Stanford.

Required Basic Graduate Courses.   30 units (quarter hours) including:

• Basic graduate courses in advanced mechanics, statistical physics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and an advanced laboratory course. In cases where students feel they have already covered the materials in one of the required basic graduate courses, a petition for waiver of the course may be submitted and is subject to approval by a faculty committee.
• 18 units of advanced coursework in science and/or engineering to fit the particular interests of the individual student. Such courses typically are in Applied Physics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering, but courses may also be taken in other departments, e.g., Biology, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry. The purpose of this requirement is to provide training in a specialized field of research and to encourage students to cover material beyond their own special research interests.​

​ Required Additional Courses .  Additional courses needed to meet the minimum residency requirement of 135 units of completed course work. Directed study and research units as well as 1-unit seminar courses can be included. Courses are sometimes given on special topics, and there are several seminars that meet weekly to discuss current research activities at Stanford and elsewhere. All graduate students are encouraged to participate in the special topics courses and seminars. A limited number of courses are offered during the Summer Quarter. Most students stay in residence during the summer and engage in independent study or research programs.

The list of the PhD degree core coursework is listed in the bulletin here:  https://bulletin.stanford.edu/programs/APLPH-PHD .

3.  Dissertation Research.   Research is frequently supervised by an Applied Physics faculty member, but an approved program of research may be supervised by a faculty member from another department.

4.  Research Progress Report.   Students give an oral research progress report to their dissertation reading committee during the winter quarter of the 4th year.

5.  Dissertation.

6.  University Oral Examination .  The examination includes a public seminar in defense of the dissertation and questioning by a faculty committee on the research and related fields.

Most students continue their studies and research during the summer quarter, principally in independent study projects or dissertation research. The length of time required for the completion of the dissertation depends upon the student and upon the dissertation advisor. In addition, the University residency requirement of 135 graded units must be met.

Rotation Program

We offer an optional rotation program for 1st-year Ph.D. students where students may spend one quarter (10 weeks) each in up to three research groups in the first year. This helps students gain research experience and exposure to various labs, fields, and/or projects before determining a permanent group to complete their dissertation work. 

Sponsoring faculty members may be in the Applied Physics department, SLAC, or any other science or engineering department, as long as they are members of the Academic Council (including all tenure-line faculty). Rotations are optional and students may join a group without the rotation system by making an arrangement directly with the faculty advisor. 

During the first year, research assistantships (RAs) are fully funded by the department for the fall quarter; in the winter and spring quarters, RAs are funded 50/50 by the department and the research group hosting the student. RAs after the third quarter are, in general, not subsidized by the rotation program or the department and should be arranged directly by the student with their research advisor.

How to arrange a rotation

Rotation positions in faculty members’ groups are secured by the student by directly contacting and coordinating with faculty some time between the student’s acceptance into the Ph.D. program and the start of the rotation quarter. It is recommended that the student’s fall quarter rotation be finalized no later than Orientation Week before the academic year begins. A rotation with a different faculty member can be arranged for the subsequent quarters at any time. Most students join a permanent lab by the spring quarter of their first year after one or two rotations.  When coordinating a rotation, the student and the sponsoring faculty should discuss expectations for the rotation (e.g. project timeline or deliverables) and the availability of continued funding and permanent positions in the group. It is very important that the student and the faculty advisor have a clear understanding about expectations going forward.

What do current students say about rotations?

Advice from current ap students, setting up a rotation:.

• If you have a specific professor or group in mind, you should contact them as early as possible, as they may have a limited number of rotation spots.
• You can prepare a 1-page CV or resume to send to professors to summarize your research experiences and interest.
• Try to tour the lab/working areas, talk to senior graduate students, or attend group meeting to get a feel for how the group operates.
• If you don't receive a response from a professor, you can send a polite reminder, stop by their office, or contact their administrative assistant. If you receive a negative response, you shouldn't take it personally as rotation availability can depend year-to-year on funding and personnel availability.
• Don't feel limited to subfields that you have prior experience in. Rotations are for learning and for discovering what type of work and work environment suit you best, and you will have several years to develop into a fully-formed researcher!

You and your rotation advisor should coordinate early on about things like: 

• What project will you be working on and who will you be working with?
• What resources (e.g. equipment access and training, coursework) will you need to enable this work?
• How closely will you work with other members of the group? 
• How frequently will you and your rotation advisor meet?
• What other obligations (e.g. coursework, TAing) are you balancing alongside research?
• How will your progress be evaluated?
• Is there funding available to support you and this project beyond the rotation quarter?
• Will the rotation advisor take on new students into the group in the quarter following the rotation?

About a month before the end of the quarter, you should have a conversation with your advisor about things like:

• Will you remain in the current group or will you rotate elsewhere?
• If you choose to rotate elsewhere, does the option remain open to return to the present group later?
• If you choose to rotate elsewhere, will another rotation student be taken on for the same project?
• You don't have to rotate just for the sake of rotating! If you've found a group that suits you well in many aspects, it makes sense to continue your research momentum with that group.

Application process

View Admissions Overview View the Required Online Ph.D. Program Application  

Contact the Applied Physics Department Office at  [email protected]  if additional information on any of the above is needed.

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APPLIED PHYSICS GRADUATE PROGRAM Joint PhD Program Between Weinberg College and Mccormick School of Engineering

The Applied Physics Graduate Program is a joint PhD program between the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences which offers research opportunities from distinguished faculty in the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and Materials Science & Engineering.

The Program seeks students who are passionate about pursuing graduate level research in Applied Physics with a strong undergraduate background in Physics. Our program prepares graduates for professional careers in science and technology, in academic institutions, national laboratories and industry. The Applied Physics Program is designed to allow students to complete their PhD studies in as little as five years. Students typically complete the required courses during the first year and focus their efforts on research starting in the summer of the first year in the program. Students in the Applied Physics Graduate Program can take advantage of the scholarships, learning opportunities, and other resources offered by both the McCormick School of Engineering and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.

Northwestern has a distinguished record of research and innovation in many areas of Applied Physics spanning both the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. Many of the research programs in Applied Physics take advantage of opportunities for research at national facilities, particularly Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the National High Field Magnet Laboratory.

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Engineering Physics, Ph.D.

Minimum Total Hours: 90

Program Code: D372

Program Requirements

May be in related fields at G4000 level or above if approved by the advisory committee and graduate liaison.

The General Examination can only be taken after passing the internal departmental qualifying exams on Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Classical & Statistical Mechanics.

General Requirements for Doctoral Degrees

A student should expect to spend at least the equivalent of three full academic years beyond the bachelor’s degree to obtain the doctoral degree. During this period the student will take appropriate graduate coursework, successfully complete the general examination, and successfully defend and submit the final dissertation.

All coursework applied to the doctoral degree must carry graduate credit.

The doctoral degree requires at least 90 post-baccalaureate hours, including both formal coursework and hours of research.

The minimum hour requirement for a specific doctoral degree program cannot be waived.

No more than one-half of the credit hours, both OU and overall, excluding Research for Doctoral Dissertation (6980), may be  S/U -graded coursework.

The student must be in residence at OU for at least two consecutive 16-week semesters during the pursuit of the doctoral degree while enrolled and engaged in coursework or research activities as prescribed by the major academic unit.

For more detailed regulations and requirements for Doctoral degrees, please consult the Graduate College Bulletin: http://www.ou.edu/gradcollege/forms/bulletin

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for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

The Department of Physics offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Master of Science in Teaching Physics. The Department is actively developing a new paradigm for graduate physics education and research for the 21st century, aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary interactions and creating an integrated approach to educational and research training. Outstanding graduate research opportunities are available in many subdisciplines of physics, including condensed matter physics, high energy and nuclear physics, astrophysics, atomic physics, molecular and optical physics, complex systems, quantum information, biological physics, physics education research.

Students may select experimental, theoretical, or computational thesis projects. Multidisciplinary projects are especially encouraged, and, with the consent of other departments, students may earn master's degrees in areas such as materials science and engineering, or computer science, simultaneously with their PhD degrees in physics.

Opportunity exists for specializing in computational science and engineering via the Computational Science & Engineering optional graduate concentration.

Department Research The research specialties of Physics faculty fall into the broad categories described in the graduate programs section of this document. Details of each individual's specific interests are available at the department's  faculty research Web site.  Included are faculty whose primary appointments are in other departments but who supervise Physics students.

The Department of Physics offers world-class research facilities in traditional areas of physics, including condensed matter, nuclear, particle, and optical physics, as well as state-of-the-art instruments for quantum information, nanoscale science and engineering, and biological physics. For a complete description of physics facilities, please consult the department's research facilities Web site .

For additional details and requirements refer to the department's  Degree Requirements  and the  Graduate College Handbook .  Learn more about the Qualifying Exam .

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Entering with approved B.S. degree

Illinois Physics PhD graduates will have:

• a firm foundation in core physics, math, and current physics research topics;
• an ability to design and conduct original experiments, model physical phenomena, and analyze and interpret data;
• an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team;
• a mastery of the concepts, techniques, and literature associated with the student’s specific research subfield (e.g., theoretical condensed matter physics, experimental high energy physics, etc.);
• an ability to teach and mentor others effectively;
• an ability to communicate—both orally and in writing—scientific topics effectively to specialists in the student’s research subfield, to scientifically literate non-specialists, and to the general public(outreach);
• an understanding of the student’s professional and scientific ethical responsibilities;
• an ability to identify important scientific problems and to use modern experimental, computational, and/or analytical techniques to solve scientifically and societally relevant problems.

Admission Requirements Admission to the physics graduate program requires an outstanding record of accomplishment in an undergraduate physics program and clear evidence of considerable academic promise, as judged by test scores, letters of recommendation, and strong intellectual achievements. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an approved institution of higher learning abroad, with at least 20 semester hours (30 quarter hours) of intermediate and advanced undergraduate physics course work, is required for admission. Course preparation in electricity and magnetism, optics, mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, mathematical physics, differential equations, and analysis is essential. Any deficiency in these areas may delay degree completion by as much as a year. (Students are expected to make up deficiencies during the first graduate year.)

A minimum GPA of 3.00 (A = 4.00) for the last two years of undergraduate work is required; however, because of space limitations, applicants with GPAs below 3.50 are rarely admitted. Students with prior graduate course work must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 for those courses. Applicants may provide test scores from the General GRE Graduate Record Examination (GRE) . Both the Physics GRE subject test and the GRE general test are optional for admission to our program.

Graduates of curricula in the physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or computer science may be admitted with limited standing if they are judged to have the necessary aptitudes to profit from graduate work in physics. Such students are admitted to full standing after completing course work to remove deficiencies in physics preparation.

All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores as evidence of English proficiency. Minimum admission requirements are set by the Graduate College.

A few applicants may be admitted for the spring semester, in addition to the customary fall semester admissions. See the Physics graduate admissions website for lists of deadlines and application materials.

Financial Aid Fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships (all of which include waivers of tuition and some fees) are available for the majority of admitted students. Starting in Fall 2020, Grainger Engineering PhD students in their first five years of enrollment who meet the minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed a funded appointment for fall and spring that includes a full tuition waiver, a partial fee waiver, and a stipend.

All applicants, regardless of US citizenship, whose native language is not English and who wish to be considered for teaching assistantships must demonstrate  spoken English language proficiency  by achieving a minimum score of 24 on the speaking subsection of the TOEFL iBT or 8 on the speaking subsection of the IELTS. For students who are unable to take the iBT or IELTS, a minimum score of 4CP is required on the  EPI test , offered on campus. All new teaching assistants are required to participate in the  Graduate Academy for College Teaching  conducted prior to the start of the semester.

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Applied Physics Degrees

What is applied physics.

Applied physics is the application of physics to solve scientific and engineering problems, and to develop new technologies to help people. It's often considered a bridge between physics and engineering, which focuses on implementing technologies and devices, while pure physics focuses on understanding nature.

Why Pursue an Applied Physics Degree?

Applied Physics at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is at the intersection of physics and engineering. Applied physicists discover new phenomena that become the foundation for quantum and photonic devices and novel materials. They also study the fundamentals of complex systems, including living organisms, which often involves the development of novel instruments. Applied physicists are problem solvers by nature. The problems they attack often require new science to be developed for their solution, which can lead to whole new research fields. Our PhDs therefore find employment both in academia and in non-profits and industry, including startups.

Applied Physics research at Harvard is facilitated by a number of world-class facilities and centers, including the  C enter for Integrated Quantum Materials ; the  Center for Nanoscale Systems , one of the world's most advanced research facilities housing a shared cleanroom, facilities for materials synthesis, and a microscopy suite; the  Materials Research Science and Engineering Center ; the  Kavli Institute for Bionanoscience and Technology ; the  Quantitative Biology Initiative ; the  Center for Integrated Mesoscale Architectures for Sustainable Catalysis ; and the  Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

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Quantum Science and Engineering PhD Program

PQI launched a new PhD program in Quantum Science and Engineering, with the first cohort starting in fall 2024.

Find full information about the program structure and requirements  from Princeton Graduate School. The application for the program can be found through the Graduate School portal .

The PhD program in Quantum Science and Engineering provides graduate training in a new discipline at the intersection of quantum physics and information theory. Just as the 20th century witnessed a technological and scientific revolution ushered in by our newfound understanding of quantum mechanics, the 21st century now offers the promise of a new class of technologies and lines of scientific inquiry that take full advantage of the more fragile and intricate consequences of quantum mechanics: coherent superposition, projective measurement, and entanglement. This field has broad implications ranging from many-body physics and the creation of new forms of matter to our understanding of the emergence of the classical world and our basic understanding of space and time.  It enables fundamentally new technological applications, including new types of computers that can solve currently intractable problems, communication channels whose security is guaranteed by the laws of physics, and sensors that offer unprecedented sensitivity and spatial resolution.

The Princeton Quantum Science and Engineering community is unique in its interdisciplinary breadth combined with foundational research in quantum information and quantum matter. Research at Princeton comprises every layer of the quantum technology stack, bringing together many body physics, materials, devices, new quantum hardware platforms, quantum information theory, metrology, algorithms, complexity theory, and computer architecture. This vibrant environment allows for rapid progress at the frontiers of quantum science and technology, with cross pollination among quantum platforms and approaches. The research community strongly values interdisciplinarity, collaboration, depth, and fostering a close-knit community that enables fundamental and impactful advances.

Our curriculum places students in an excellent position to build new quantum systems, discover new technological innovations, become leaders in the emergent quantum industry, and make deep, lasting contributions to quantum information science. The QSE graduate program aims to provide a strong foundation of fundamentals through a three-course core, as well as opportunities to explore the frontiers of current research through electives. First year students are also required to take a seminar course that is associated with the Princeton Quantum Colloquium, in which they closely read the associated literature and discuss the papers. Our curriculum has a unique emphasis on learning how to read and understand current literature over a large range of topics. The curriculum is complemented by many opportunities at PQI for scientific interaction and professional development. A major goal of the program is to help form a tight-knit graduate student cohort that spans disciplines and research topics, united by a common language. 

Most students enter the program with an undergraduate degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline. When you apply, you should indicate what broad research areas you are interested in: Quantum Systems Experiment, Quantum Systems Theory, Quantum Materials Science, or Quantum Computer Science.

Applied Physics Graduate Program

The Rice Applied Physics Graduate Program -- a joint effort of the School of Natural Sciences and the School of Engineering at Rice University, under the aegis of the Office of Research -- provides a truly multidisciplinary graduate education. We produce well-trained physicists who can apply their knowledge and skills in basic physics to important cutting-edge problems in diverse disciplines of modern science and engineering.

Prospective students may find more program information here and apply here .

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For the Applied Physics Ph.D. program, you will not only have to show mastery of subject matter, you are also expected to make a scholarly contribution to the knowledge through your own original research as attested to by the submission of peer-reviewed publications in the appropriate literature.

All doctoral students must earn a minimum of 81 credits beyond the bachelor's degree. Candidates for the Ph.D. in Applied Physics must satisfy requirements related to coursework, seminar, and a dissertation. Candidates for the Ph.D. in Applied Physics are required to pass the comprehensive examination, a prospectus examination, write a dissertation, and orally defend the dissertation. Coursework requirements include a minimum of 81 credits as follows:

A total of 81 credit hours at the graduate level are required for a Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Included in these 81 credits must be the following 69 credit hours:

A minimum of 27 credits of PH 603 Dissertation are required for the doctoral degree. The remaining credits will be made up of either: graduate level courses, research (PH 601) and/or dissertation (PH 603) credits. After the term for advancement to candidacy, the student has a minimum of four months and a maximum of five years to complete all requirements for graduation, including defense of the dissertation. Candidates must be continuously enrolled during that period.

Specialty Core Electives

Approved electives in the three specialty areas of Atmospheric Sciences , Biophysics , and Nano and Materials Science are listed below. It is to be noted that other courses might be substituted on approval of the advisor and the GAC. It is in the advisor’s and the student’s best interest to identify the courses that will be most beneficial for the student’s research. 

Although we list only three major tracks, work in other fields in applied physics is possible as well, provided faculty in the department are able and willing to mentor the student in this field and expect that it will successfully lead to a completed degree. Electives for non-standard tracks will need to be approved by the student’s committee.

Courses taken in a specialty core area should be planned with the student's advisory committee. Students are required to take at least three courses (12 credits) from one of the speciality elective lists:

Atmospheric Sciences

• PH 571 Physical and Human Dimensions of Climate Change
• PH 573 Alternative Energies
• PH 679 Advanced Atmospheric Physics
• PH 619 Quantum Mechanics
• PH 633 Electromagnetic Fields & Interactions
• PH 664, 665 Statistical Mechanics
• ME 541/641 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
• ME 548 Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
• CE 589 Introduction to Advanced Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• CE 586 Environmental Chemistry
• CE 588/ESM 560 Air Quality
• G 524 Geographical Information Systems for the Natural Sciences
• GEOG 512 Global Climate Change Science and Socio-environmental Impact Assessment
• GEOG 588 Geographic Information Systems I: Introduction
• GEOG 596 Introduction to Spatial Quantitative Analysis
• STAT 543 Survey of Statistical Methods
• PH 590 Cellular and Molecular Biophysics
• CH 590, 591, 592 Biochemistry
• BI 524 Molecular Genetics
• BI 563 Sensory Physiology
• Students may substitute advisor-approved electives from Oregon Health & Science University

Nano and Materials Science

• PH 540, 541 Solid State Devices
• PH 545, 546, 547 Micro-Electronic Device Fabrication
• PH 595 Materials Physics
• PH 581 Intro to Nano-materials
• PH 534 Methods of Mathematical Physics
• ME 528 Scanning Electron Microscopy
• ME 529 Transmission Electron Microscopy
• ECE 515 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices
• CH 511, 512 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I & II
• CH 540, 541, 542 Physical Chemistry
• CH 543 Numerical Data Analysis and Modeling in Chemistry

Availability of Elective Classes

Please be aware that not all elective classes are offered on a regular schedule but are based upon student demand and instructor availability. Please check for suitability of any course with your advisor and for the schedule with the listed instructor or the appropriate department.

Courses Outside of the Department

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the departmental research programs, courses from outside the Physics department can be part of a student’s curriculum. If the student opts to take courses outside the department, no more than one course per term can be taken without prior approval from the Graduate Program Director and the Department Chair.

Departmental Seminars

Students are highly encouraged to attend the Physics Departmental seminar, even if not registered, at 3:15pm on Monday afternoons (times may vary slightly). 

Routine attendance at the departmental seminar is an important part of a student’s development as a research scientist. Students will be expected to present about their research no later than the 4th year in full-time residence in the departmental seminar.

Comprehensive Examination

The exam covers the major fields of physics up to 500-level at PSU, including classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, statistical and thermal physics, and other topics found in modern physics. The best way to prepare for the exam is to work problems from previous years. Please e-mail [email protected] to request copies of these exams.

• The student must successfully pass all sections of the exam in the first 3 years of entering the program.
• The student may take the exam the first year if the student so desires. 

Recommended References:

Classical Mechanics "Classical Mechanics" (up to Chapter 11) Author: John R. Taylor

Thermodynamics/Statistical Mechanics "Thermal Physics" (Chapters 1-7) Author: Daniel Schroeder Pearson, 1999

Electricity & Magnetism "Introduction to Electrodynamics" (up to end of Chapter 7) Author: David J. Griffiths Modern Physics "Modern Physics" (including - Special Relativity, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics) Author: Raymond A. Serway, et. al. 

Quantum Mechanics "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" (Chapters 1-4) Author: David J. Griffiths and Darrel F. Schroeter "Feyman Lectures" Volume III (chapters 1-3) Author: Richard Feyman 

Prospectus Examination

In addition to passing the Comprehensive Examination, the student must submit a prospectus outlining a proposed research project suitable for the doctoral dissertation in Applied Physics. The prospectus must be approved by the student's DC. This committee is appointed on form GO-16D .

The dissertation committee must consist of four to six PSU faculty members: the dissertation chair and a minimum of three and a maximum of five members. The chair of the dissertation committee must be regular, full-time PSU instructional faculty, tenured or tenure-track, assistant professor or higher in rank; the other three to five committee members may include adjunct or fixed-term faculty and/or members of the OHSU faculty.

If it is necessary to go off-campus for one committee member with specific expertise not available among PSU faculty, a curriculum vitae (CV) for that proposed member must be presented with the GO-16D form. This off-campus member may substitute for one of the three to five regular committee members. All committee members must have doctoral degrees. These members should be mutually agreed upon by the student and her/his research advisor.

Nothing in this section is intended to preclude early preliminary research on a problem of interest.

A student who has successfully completed the requirements for Courses and Comprehensive Examination and whose dissertation prospectus has been approved, will be advanced to candidacy for the PhD. A copy of the approved prospectus must submitted to the Department along with form G0-23 .

When : Preferred by the end of the 3rd year, typically no later than by the fourth year of study.

There is both a minimum and a maximum time after advancement before the dissertation defense. The University enforces the following time limits. The minimum time is four months from the date the Graduate School determines as the effective date of candidacy. The maximum time allotted after advancement to candidacy is five years.  A leave of absence does not stop any University time limit.  The Department has stricter rules, see section IV F in the  Physics Graduate Student Handbook .

Dissertation

The candidate's Dissertation Committee including the representative of the Graduate School shall conduct a final oral examination based primarily on the subject area of the dissertation. The candidate’s dissertation presentation shall be open to the public. The completed dissertation should be in the hands of the committee members a minimum of two weeks in advance of the final oral examination. The student is required to provide a copy of the final version of the dissertation to the Graduate School. The dissertation must be prepared according to the ETD Formatting Requirements .

During the first part of the defense, the student gives a public 45-60 minute presentation on their dissertation research. This will be followed by a private oral examination attended by members of the examination committee covering the subject area of the dissertation. A dissertation defense has two possible outcomes: pass or fail. In the event that a student fails the defense, the student may (at the discretion of the Dissertation Committee – DC) be afforded a second opportunity to defend their dissertation no less than three months after the initial defense exam. 

Students are typically asked to make revisions to their dissertation by the DC even after passing their dissertation defense. Successful completion of the oral examination and the revisions to the dissertation requested by the dissertation committee will be required for completion of the degree.

The post-defense revisions to the dissertation have to be made to the satisfaction of the entire committee. The DC will provide the student with a clear list of dissertation revisions that should be completed prior to submission of their final dissertation and a time-line for the completion of these revisions. Students should present revisions in such a way that they can be easily tracked by the committee member. Students should also provide each DC member with sufficient time to review and approve dissertation corrections.

When : It is expected that the dissertation will be submitted no later than 5 years after passing the comprehensive exam. Applications for graduation must be submitted by the 1st Friday of the term in which graduation is requested. The deadline for holding a dissertation defense is 5 weeks prior to the Friday of finals week of a term. The deadline for submitting a final dissertation is 3 weeks prior to the Friday of finals week of a term. Students should be aware that the summer term is calculated based on the 8 week term schedule The deadline for submission of the form GO-17D for early (i.e., next) term graduation is the Tuesday after finals week of the term prior. The detailed rules are given on the  Graduate Candidate Deadlines page.

Time Limits

Full-time students (9 credits per term excluding summer) For full-time students entering the Applied Physics Ph.D. program with a master’s degree, a maximum of two years will be allowed from admission to completion of all required comprehensive examinations. For students entering with a bachelor’s degree, a maximum of two additional years will be added to this limit, for a maximum of four years from admission to completion of all comprehensive examinations. Students have a maximum of three years after passing their comprehensive examinations to be advanced to candidacy, but in no case will the time in the program to be advanced to candidacy be more than five years. After advancement to candidacy, students have three years to pass their dissertation defense and have their dissertation approved, but the total time in the program, from admission to dissertation approval should be less than seven years.

Part-time students (less than 9 credits per term excluding summer) For part-time students entering the Applied Physics Ph.D. program with a master’s degree, a maximum of two years will be allowed from admission to completion of all required comprehensive examinations. For students entering with a bachelor’s degree, a maximum of two additional years will be added to this limit, for a maximum of four years from admission to completion of all comprehensive examinations. Students have a maximum of three years after passing their comprehensive examinations to be advanced to candidacy. After advancement to candidacy, students have five years to pass their dissertation defense and have their dissertation approved.

Students who switch from part-time to full-time, will use the full-time rules from the point at which they switched and students who switch from full-time to part-time, will use the part-time rules from the point at which they switched.

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Passionate about the place where science, engineering, and medicine intersect earn a phd grounded in quantitative science or engineering, combined with extensive training in biomedical sciences and clinical practice..

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HST thrives when it reflects the community it serves. We encourage students from groups historically underrepresented in STEMM, students with non-traditional academic backgrounds, and students from academic institutions that have not previously sent many students to Harvard and MIT to apply. 

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The HST PhD Admissions Committee values new perspectives, welcoming students from a wide range of disciplines. Successful applicants will have a strong undergraduate background in an engineering discipline or a physical/quantitative science (for example, chemistry, physics, computer science, computational neuroscience).

In response to the challenges of teaching, learning, and assessing academic performance during the global COVID-19 pandemic, HST will take the significant disruptions of the outbreak in 2020 into account when reviewing students’ transcripts and other admissions materials as part of our regular practice of performing individualized, holistic reviews of each applicant.

In particular, as we review applications now and in the future, we will respect decisions regarding the adoption of Pass/No Record (or Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail) and other grading options during the unprecedented period of COVID-19 disruptions, whether those decisions were made by institutions or by individual students. In addition, we do not accept GRE scores.  We expect that the individual experiences of applicants will richly inform applications and, as such, they will be considered with the entirety of a student’s record.

Ultimately, our goal remains to form graduate student cohorts that are collectively excellent and composed of outstanding individuals who will challenge and support one another.

How can I strengthen my application?

In addition to outstanding undergraduate performance, we look for students who have demonstrated a sustained interest in applications of engineering and physical/quantitative science to biology or medicine through classes, research, or work experience.

Are standardized tests required?

International applicants should review the additional requirements below.  We do not accept GRE or MCAT scores.

What about funding? 

HST MEMP is a fully-funded program. Students in good academic standing receive full financial support - consisting of living expenses, tuition, and health insurance - for the duration of their graduate studies. This support comes from a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. For more detailed information regarding the cost of attendance, including specific costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and food as well as transportation, please visit the MIT Student Financial Services website .

MEMP PhD students enrolled through MIT can work in the labs of any Harvard or MIT faculty member, including those at the many local institutions affiliated with Harvard and with MIT . 

How do I apply?

All prospective MEMP PhD candidates must apply to HST via MIT.

Candidates who are simultaneously applying for graduate study with one of our partner units at Harvard - the Harvard Biophysics Graduate Program or the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) – may optionally follow these instructions to apply to participate in the MEMP curriculum in conjunction with their PhD at Harvard. This path is appropriate if you have a particular interest in the curriculum of Harvard's interdepartmental Biophysics Program, or if you’re interested in joining the lab of a Harvard SEAS faculty member to work on a SEAS-based project. 

How to apply

Applying to hst's memp phd program via mit.

Ready to take the next step with HST? You’ll submit your application through  MIT’s online application system . Our application will open and a link will be available here on August 1, 2024, for entry in fall 2025. Here’s what we’ll ask for:

1. Statement of objectives

Recommended Length: 800-1200 words

Please give your reasons for wishing to do graduate work in HST. Explain how your background has prepared you for this graduate program. Identify the research area(s) you plan to investigate during your graduate studies, the issues and problems you wish to address, and how HST's program supports your research interests. State your long-term professional goals and specify the unique aspects of the HST program that will help you to accomplish those goals.

• Prepare your Statement of Objectives in whatever format clearly presents your views.
• It is not necessary to name specific professors or labs you might want to join. HST requests that candiates wait to contact professors after applications have been reviewed.
• If applicable, describe any specific academic or research challenges you have overcome. The Admissions Committee will welcome any factors you wish to bring to its attention concerning your academic, research, and work experiences to date .

2. Personal Statement

Recommended Length: 400-800 words

The HST community is composed of individuals who come from a variety of backgrounds, may have faced personal challenges, and serve as leaders in society. Please discuss how your experiences and background inspire you to work for the betterment of your communities. Your response is not limited to, but may discuss, one or more of the following:

• Personal challenges that you may have faced and how they acted to inhibit your scholarly growth; 
• Strategies that you may have found or implemented to cope with challenges in your life or the lives of others;
• How you have fostered justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the past, or how you will in the future at HST and beyond

3. Your unofficial transcript(s)

Upload unofficial transcripts or grade reports from any school where you received or expect to receive a degree.

Please do not send official transcripts until you are invited to interview and prompted to submit them. More info here .

4. Letters of recommendation

Ask a minimum of three (and maximum of five) people to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.

At least two letters should be from people well acquainted with your academic work and research capabilities. Your recommenders must upload their letters online by the application deadline. The letter should be on institutional letterhead and include a legible signature.

5. Resume/CV

The online application will prompt you to upload a resume or CV.

Additional Notes

We do not accept copies of journal articles, certificates, photographs, or any other materials; they will not be reviewed. 

Training programs

MEMP offers optional training programs in Neuroimaging and Bioastronautics . To express your interest, simply choose one of these specializations from the Areas of Research section in your online application. Otherwise, you should select MEMP, with no sub-specialty.

Fee Waivers

Applying to graduate school can present a financial obstacle for many qualified applicants. Application fee waivers are available for US citizens and permanent residents who meet eligibility requirements set by the MIT Office of Graduate Education.  All requests are made through the MIT Office of Graduate Education process. 

Information for applicants to Harvard

Joining hst's memp phd program via harvard.

Are you simultaneously applying for graduate study with one of our partner units at Harvard? If so, you may optionally apply to participate in the MEMP curriculum in conjunction with your PhD at Harvard.

1. In addition to your MIT application (instructions above), submit a full application to either the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) or the Program in Biophysics .

2. notify hst of your harvard application..

Upload a PDF copy of your completed Harvard application to your MIT HST graduate application. 

Ideally, Harvard applications should be included with an MIT application and uploaded by our December 1 deadline. If the Harvard application is completed after this for a later Harvard deadline, send a PDF to hst-phd-admissions [at] mit.edu (hst-phd-admissions[at]mit[dot]edu) . 

We will only accept and add Harvard applications until 5 pm (ET) on December 16 . We will not accept or consider joint admission for Harvard applications received after December 16.

Successful applicants to MEMP through Harvard must be accepted by both the Harvard program and HST. Candidates then have three options for enrollment

• Participate in both programs -  accept the offer from Harvard as your primary PhD and degree granting institution and notify HST that you will participate in the j oint program .
• MIT MEMP PhD only - decline the offer from Harvard and accept the MIT HST offer. MIT would be the primary and PhD degree granting institution.
• Harvard PhD only -  accept the offer from Harvard only and decline MIT HST offer for both the primary institution and joint program.

Information for international applicants

Here are a few additional things to consider when applying from abroad.

1. Transcripts  Submit transcripts as described elsewhere for all candidates. Transcripts that do not already include an English version must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

2. English language proficiency You are required to take either the IELTS, Cambridge English or TOEFL exam unless:

• English is your first language;
• You have received a degree from a high school, college, or university where English is the primary language of instruction;
• You are currently enrolled in a degree program where English is the primary language of instruction. 

More information here . 

All applications are evaluated without consideration of nationality or citizenship. Funding offers to admitted candidates are typically the same for domestic and international candidates.

Have Questions?

Please check our  PhD Admissions FAQ .

Still have questions?

Just email the  hst-phd-admissions [at] mit.edu (HST PhD Admissions staff) . We’re here to help.

Key Dates (all Eastern Time)

August 1, 2024 Fall 2025 Applications Open

October 9, 2024, at 12pm* Virtual PhD Admissions Information Session - Register here . The Zoom webinar invitation is sent to all registered participants closer to the time of the event.

November 6, 2024, at 12pm* Virtual PhD Admissions Information Session - Register here . The Zoom webinar invitation is sent to all registered participants closer to the time of the event.

December 1, 2024, at 11:59pm* Deadline for applications via MIT

Mid-January 2025 Promising applicants invited to interview

Late January 2025 Virtual Interviews

Mid-February 2025 Admission decisions released

Early March 2025 Open House for admitted applicants

April 15, 2025 Last day for applicants to declare admission decision

*All times are in ET

Doctoral Study in Engineering Acoustics - Physics

Doctor of philosophy in engineering acoustics.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Department of Physics (PH) jointly sponsor an interdisciplinary program in Engineering Acoustics leading to the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Acoustics. Areas of special strength in the departments are physical acoustics, underwater acoustics, acoustic signal processing, and acoustic communications. Specific areas of current research are listed in Appendix I. A noteworthy feature of this program is that a portion of the student's research may be conducted away from the Naval Postgraduate School at a cooperating laboratory or other federal government installation. The degree requirements and examinations are as outlined under the general school requirements for the doctorate degree. In addition to the school requirements, the departments require a preliminary examination to show evidence of acceptability as a doctoral student. The PhD program includes course work, written and oral examinations, and research. A student wishing to embark on this program of study must present evidence of suitable undergraduate preparation in both physics and signal processing and of having excelled in previous academic endeavors. Applications for this program should be submitted for the 536 Engineering Acoustics PhD curriculum. Completion of a doctoral program can be expected to require a minimum of three years of full time graduate study.

Specific requirements for pursuing studies towards the PhD in Engineering Acoustics are as follows:

• PH3119 Waves and Oscillations (4-2) Summer
• PH3451 Fundamental Acoustics (4-2) Fall
• PH3452 Underwater Acoustics (4-2) Winter
• PH4454 Sonar Transducer Theory and Design (4-2) Winter
• PH4455 Sound Propagation in the Ocean (4-0) Spring
• EC3400 Digital Signal Processing (3-2) Fall
• EC3410 Discrete Time Random Signals (3-2) Summer
• EC4440 Statistical Digital Signal Processing (3-2) Fall
• EC4450 Sonar Systems Engineering (4-1) Winter

Additional courses may be approved by the Engineering Acoustics PhD Committee or by the Dissertation Committee, and should be selected to prepare the student for the Qualifying Examinations and dissertation research.

Any coursework to be transferred must have been successfully completed with a minimum grade of “B” within the three years prior to admission into the graduate program at NPS.

Validation of approved 4000 level courses is possible on a case-by-case basis determined by the PhD or Dissertation Committee.

• a) Recommend the student for oral examination
• b) Require re-examination (written) (Upon failing this exam a second time, the student is denied advancement to candidacy.)
• a) the Dissertation Committee and Dissertation Supervisor are approved by the Academic Council,
• b) the proposed dissertation topic is approved by the Dissertation Committee, and
• c) the written and oral portions of the Qualifying Examination are successfully completed,
• Dissertation Defense.   At least six months after advancement to candidacy and upon approval of the Dissertation Supervisor, a complete draft of the student’s dissertation will be distributed to the Dissertation Committee. This committee will schedule the dissertation defense to be held at least ten days after the draft is distributed and invite the Academic Council and members of the Departments of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering (as well as any others the PhD Committee may select) to attend. The presentation will provide a defense of the dissertation and will necessarily include questioning in the field of specialization.

APPENDIX I. AREAS OF RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION RELATING TO ENGINEERING ACOUSTICS

The faculty of the Departments of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering have a diversity of interests and are able to support dissertation research in a variety of areas relating to Engineering Acoustics. In collaboration with its research sponsors, the departments conduct basic and applied research in underwater acoustics, acoustic communications, sonar, signal processing, and communication networks. The following list represents areas of current activity that would be particularly suited for Ph.D. dissertation research.

• Acoustic remote sensing
• Noise interferometry
• Nonlinear oscillations and nonlinear waves
• Propagation of sound in the ocean
• SONAR systems analysis and simulation
• Acoustic vector sensors and vector field studies
• MEMS/nano-based sensors

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Meet emily palmer, visiting professor, physics.

POSTED ON: September 10, 2024

Joining the Albert Nerken School of Engineering this fall is Emily Palmer, a visiting professor in the Department of Physics. Palmer earned her Ph.D. in aeronautics at the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories of the California Institute of Technology. Prior to Cooper, she was a visiting fellow in biological and environmental engineering at Cornell University.  

Tell us about your research interests. I've always been fascinated by the interplay between engineered and biological systems which, while sometimes treated as opposites, can form a union enabling not only better understanding of both, but also novel work that could never have been produced through study of one discipline alone. I am particularly excited by biological locomotory systems which outperform their engineered counterparts: while drone flight is limited in cities due to the complex fluid flows, pigeons maneuver effectively (much to the displeasure of their human neighbors); while planes are grounded after the slightest damage to a wing, insects can fly robustly even after having lost half a wing; and while researchers grapple with the transition from hovering to forward flight, dragonflies and all manner of birds effortless switch between flight modes as an array of sensory stimuli are integrated to favor flapping or gliding. My research draws on flow physics, control theory, biomechanics, and neuroscience to understand how animals integrate sensory modalities and prior experience to appropriately respond to and manipulate the complex flow structures they navigate. I focus on those biological virtuosos which perform maneuvers on or beyond the boundaries of what is currently possible for engineered systems to develop a deep understanding of the control algorithms and dynamics underlying biological locomotory systems, inform the design of novel bioinspired autonomous systems, and provide insights into the interactions between animals and their environments in the face of changing global flow patterns.

What brought you to The Cooper Union? Cooper is a unique and dynamic institution in so many ways! Most importantly to me, Cooper gives a really satisfying and compelling answer to the question all academics and engineers should ask themselves: Why do we do what we do? Why do we perform research or engineering? The way in which an institution motivates itself is so important to defining its culture. Cooper’s answer seems to be that we should be motivated by the opportunity to make meaningful contributions that benefit the world and solve societal challenges. The motivation to create positivity has manifested at The Cooper Union as a wonderfully positive, welcoming, and open culture. When I met members of The Cooper Union community, I felt inspired by their passion to contribute to making the world around them a better place to live in. I came to Cooper to be a part of that community, to be inspired, and, hopefully, to create positive contributions myself!

What aspects of teaching are you most excited about in the coming academic year at Cooper?

I am so excited to get to know the students! Without fail, every member of the Cooper community I have met has raved about the student body—how passionate, engaged, and bright the students here are. They are students who want to take ownership over their learning, who will engage in dynamic and challenging discussions, and who will push me to grow both as an educator and as a researcher. I believe that this is exactly the culture that fosters the best teaching and learning and am so delighted and honored to be a part of it! I am also excited to find unique and fascinating engineering applications and natural phenomena to motivate my students’ learning. It can be easy for engineering students to become siloed in their discipline, but physics is an opportunity to build a wide and curious intellectual base. I remember taking Electromagnetism as a sophomore mechanical engineering major, and not being entirely sure why it was a required course! It was only later, after learning about how some insects use the polarization of light in the sky to navigate and others sense the electric fields of flowers to decide whether they are worth a visit, that I internalized how diverse physics phenomena are and how relevant they are to my interests. I hope that my experience and unique scientific perspective resonates with students and broadens their thinking about what exactly physics is and why they need it.  

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“My feelings, my desires, my hopes, embrace humanity throughout the world,” Peter Cooper proclaimed in a speech in 1853. He looked forward to a time when, “knowledge shall cover the earth as waters cover the great deep.”

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Kuban State Agricultural University: Statistics

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Acceptance rate & admissions.

We've calculated the 84% acceptance rate for Kuban State Agricultural University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Kuban State Agricultural University has published 2,937 scientific papers with 4,012 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Physics, Chemistry, History, and Agricultural Science.

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The tuition table for Kuban State Agricultural University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

The currency used is Russian Ruble (RUB).

Kuban State Agricultural University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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Alexander Tkachov

Alexander Nikolayevich Tkachov is businessman of the agribusiness group Tkachev Agrocomplex. He was a Russian politician who has served as Minister of Agriculture of Russia in Dmitry Medvedev's Cabinet from April 2015 to May 2018. Previously he was Governor of Krasnodar Krai in the southern European part of Russia from 2001 to 2015.

Anatoly Pakhomov

Anatoliy Nikolayevich Pakhomov is a Russian politician. He is currently the mayor of Sochi.

Nikolai Kondratenko

Nikolai Ignatovich Kondratenko was a Russian politician who served as Governor of Krasnodar Krai from 1995 to 2001. He served as a senator from 2001 to 2003 and from 2008 to 2013. He was also the runner-up candidate of the Communist Party in 2003.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev

Ruslan Abubakar Said-Khusainovich Edelgeriev is a Russian politician, currently serving as Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation on Climate Change since 22 June 2018.

Valeri Bganba

Valeri Ramshukhovich Bganba is an Abkhazian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Abkhazia from 18 September 2018 to 23 April 2020 and as the acting President of Abkhazia from 13 January to 23 April 2020. Prior to that he was the Speaker of the People's Assembly of Abkhazia from 2012 until 2017. He was elected as speaker on 3 April 2012 and was succeeded by Valery Kvarchia on 12 April 2017. Bganba became acting President on 1 June 2014, following the resignation of Alexander Ankvab as a result of the 2014 Abkhazian political crisis. On 25 September 2014 he was replaced by Raul Khajimba, the winner of the presidential elections on 24 August.

Andrey Alexeyeenko

Andrey Anatolievich Alekseyenko is a Russian politician and economist who served as mayor of Krasnodar from 2021 to 2022.

Aslan Dzharimov

Aslan Aliyevich Dzharimov is a Russian politician who served as the President of the Adyghe Republic from 1992 to 2002.

Alexander Chernogorov

Alexander Leonidovich Chernogorov is a Russian politician. The first popularly elected Governor of Stavropol Krai (1996—2008). Honorary member of the Russian Youth Union (1998).

Yevgeny Kharitonov

Yevgeny Mikhaylovich Khritonov is a Russian agronomist and politician. He has served as governor of Krasnodar Krai in 1994–1996.

Alexey Kondratenko

Aleksey Nikolayevich Kondratenko is a Russian politician serving as a senator from Krasnodar Krai since 22 September 2015.

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