About the course
The Department of Physics 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. Advanced degrees offered in physics are the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy.Illinois Physics is known for its dynamic, creative, and open intellectual culture. We take a holistic approach to training the next generation of brilliant scientists. Our training strategy spans academics, research and teaching methodologies, written and oral technical-communications skills, and professional development.We have the resources, leading-edge experts, and supportive atmosphere that enable our graduate students to conduct original research on just about any physics problem they desire. In addition to state-of-the-art research laboratories, our faculty and students make use of specialized research infrastructure and equipment at campus-wide facilities. Some faculty and graduate students also carry out research at two national labs within two hours' driving distance of campus. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$42,696
Intake |
Location |
Spring (January), 2024 |
Urbana |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Urbana |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Urbana |
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Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Hold (or, at the end of the current academic year, be a candidate for) a baccalaureate degree in physics or a related field from an accredited college or university in the United States or from an approved institution of higher learning abroad.Have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale of A = 4.0, computed for the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work and a minimum GPA of 3.5 for previous graduate degree work, as required by the Graduate College. TOEFL or IELTS, full admission status is granted for scores greater than 102 (TOEFL iBT), 253 (TOEFL CBT), 610 (TOEFL PBT), or 6.5 (IELTS).
English language requirements
7.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 103.0
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