About the course

The theoretical nuclear and particle physics group investigates a broad range of topics relating to the fundamental interactions of matter. These include the study of quantum chromodynamics, confinement, large-N theories and volume dependence, topological excitations, the quark structure of mesons and baryons, hadronic interactions, hadronic matter under extreme conditions, photonuclear reactions, heavy ion collisions, cold atomic systems, superfluidity, viscous hydrodynamics, electroweak symmetry breaking, neutrino mixing, neutrino interactions with nucleons and nuclei, stellar evolution, supernovae, nucleosynthesis, the early universe, tests of the standard model, light-front quantization, effective field theory and lattice supersymmetry. The Department of Physics offers outstanding graduate programs to prepare graduates for bright futures in academia and physics careers. Our Ph.D. program offers an exciting intellectual climate and a strong emphasis on research that advances the frontiers of physics. Our two M.S. programs (with thesis and without) prepare students to continue on to a Ph.D. degree or pursue career options. We envision North Carolina State University?s Department of Physics as performing creative, highly visible research in fundamental and applied science. Our vision blends fundamental physics and applications, theory and experiment, and integrates research and innovative teaching to create a vibrant intellectual atmosphere within a welcoming and collegial environment. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Raleigh
Fall (August), 2025	Raleigh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh

IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL IBT-80 or higher (minimum of 18 in each sub score)

　　TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.

　　Certified undergraduate transcripts must be sent directly from the undergraduate institution to the NC State Graduate School. Transcripts must be received from all undergraduate institutions that the applicant attended.

　　Three letters of recommendation must be included from people qualified to judge the prospective student?s ability to succeed in graduate school. These can be submitted electronically via the application system or via hard copy to the Department of Physics Graduate Office.

　　Applicants should arrange to have Graduate Record Examination test scores sent to the NC State Graduate School. In special circumstances, the Physics Admission Committee may relax this requirement if requested to do so. The physics subject test is strongly recommended. Candidates with complete test scores (including the physics subject test) generally have an increased likelihood of acceptance into the graduate program.

　　English language proficiency may be demonstrated through any one of the following

　　Citizenship in the United States or another English-speaking country (e.g., Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Republic of Ireland, Singapore, South Africa)

　　Earning a college degree in an English-speaking country such as those listed above.

　　Passing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a score of 80 or above.

　　Applicants will submit a CV and candidate statement. The candidate statement should describe why the applicant is pursuing a graduate degree, what research experience and accomplishments the candidate has obtained, and possible research interests and advisers. Finally the candidate should address special or unusual aspects of their educational career.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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