About the course

The mission of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Howard University is to strive for a recognized level of national and international excellence in research and teaching in physics and to assure that students of African American descent and other underrepresented groups are given the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in physics. The Department first offered the Master of Science degree in the early 1930's and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the early 1960's. The goals of the Department at the graduate level include: 1.Being the largest producer in the country of African American physicists at the doctoral level, and 2.Being the premiere program of its size in the country within a few selected areas of physics. Faculty members in astrophysics and cosmology have worked on cutting edge and fundamental topics within the discipline. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington, D.C.
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, D.C.
Spring (January), 2025	Washington, D.C.
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, D.C.
Spring (January), 2026	Washington, D.C.

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Howard University

A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in major course work is required. Each graduate department may have additional ?special admission requirements? which are noted on this page.

　　2. Completed on-line application and signature page or download the paper application.

　　3. The non-refundable application fee (Waivers accepted for FAMU Feeder Program and McNair Scholars)

　　4. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the Registrar?s Office from ALL colleges and universities attended

　　5. GRE Scores (Only official score reports are accepted within 5 years of the test date) www.gre.org

　　6. Statement of Academic and Research Interest

　　7. Autobiographical Sketch (Personal biography)

　　8. Resume

　　9. Three letters of recommendation

　　Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 for , transcripts

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) a score of 90 on the Internet base (IBT) is required for applicants whose native language is not English. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly from ETS. The TOEFL test is only waived if the applicant has received a degree in the U.S. In lieu of the TOEFL (if not offered in your country), applicants may submit results from IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of a 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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