About the course

The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Physics. The main objective of this program is to prepare students for careers in teaching and/or research in colleges and universities, or for research in industry. Research is an integral part of the program and may be performed in either experimental physics or theoretical physics. The area of specialization may be astrophysics, atomic physics, condensed matter physics, or nuclear physics. Special facilities available for research include a 6 MV model EN tandem Van de Graaff accelerator x-ray diffractometer, and a Quantum Design Physical Properties Measurement System (Dynacool PPMS). The graduate advisor in the Department of Physics will counsel the student until a research advisor is selected. Afterwards the student will plan his/her doctoral program in consultation with the graduate advisor and his/her research advisor. 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: 7 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kalamazoo
Summer (May), 2024	Kalamazoo
Fall (August), 2024	Kalamazoo
Spring (January), 2025	Kalamazoo
Summer (May), 2025	Kalamazoo
Summer (June), 2025	Kalamazoo
Fall (August), 2025	Kalamazoo
Spring (January), 2026	Kalamazoo
Summer (May), 2026	Kalamazoo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Michigan University

Students entering this program are expected to have acquired a bachelor’s degree in physics or at least an equivalent amount of experience and training (including training in mathematics at the appropriate level). Prospective students are required to take the Graduate Record Examination General Test. Preference in admission and determination of financial support is given to students who have taken and earned a good score on the GRE physics subject test. The departmental graduate advisor will provide assistance to students seeking admission to this program and will recommend ways of eliminating any deficiencies in course work.

　　TOEFL Score: 80 iBT, 550 PBT and above

　　IELTS Score: 6.5 and above

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Michigan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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