About the course

This research investigates stellar evolution and long-period binary stars using the telescope at the Chamberlin Observatory. Our doctor of philosophy (PhD) program in physics prepares students for careers across a spectrum of scientific pursuits. PhD students will be equipped with the experience and knowledge necessary to build a career in the advancement of scientific knowledge or education at the highest levels, which can open doors to careers in research and development in academia, government, and private industry. Our department offers research opportunities in theoretical, experimental and computational astronomy and astrophysics, biophysics, and condensed matter and materials physics. PhD candidates in the program will work ly with faculty advisors to create a path of study that culminates in a dissertation defense based on independent research of a publishable quality. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Denver
Fall (September), 2024	Denver
Winter (January), 2025	Denver
Fall (September), 2025	Denver
Winter (January), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Denver

Bachelor's degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

　　Grade point average: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree. An earned master?s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate. For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a master?s degree or higher, the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement. The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken.

　　Program GPA requirement: The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

　　Standardized Test Scores

　　GRE scores are optional for admission to this program. Applications submitted without scores will receive full consideration. Every application undergoes a comprehensive evaluation, including a careful review of all application materials.

　　If you choose to submit test scores, you may upload your Test Taker Score Report PDF, which is considered unofficial. Official scores must be received directly from the appropriate testing agency upon admission to the University of Denver. The ETS institution code to submit GRE scores to the University of Denver is 4842.

　　English Language Proficiency Test Score Requirements

　　The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/CAE test score requirements for this degree program are:

　　Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80

　　Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5

　　Minimum CAE Score: 176

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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