Study Doctor of Philosophy in Physics - Chemical Physics at SUNY Stony Brook University in the USA,
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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics - Chemical Physics

USA

What will I learn?

The basic degree requirements for a student enrolled in this program are the same as those for other students in physics. Students will usually be advised to take one or more courses in chemical physics. The written part of the preliminary (comprehensive) examination is the same as for other physics students the oral part will ordinarily be on topics in chemical physics. Subject to the approval of the chairpersons of the two programs involved, the student’s research advisor may be chosen from participating members of the cooperating programs. The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences offers courses of study and research that normally lead to the Ph.D. degree. The M.A degree is awarded either as a terminal degree, or to students on the way to the Ph.D. degree. The Master of Science in Scientific Instrumentation program is provided for those interested in instrumentation for physical research. A Master of Arts in Teaching program, from the School of Professional Development, is available for students seeking to teach physics in high schools.

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,838.40 per year
Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$22,838.40 per year
Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

For admission to graduate study in Physics and Astronomy the following, in addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, are required:

A. A bachelors degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. In the case of the M.Sc. in Quantum Information Science and Technology the degree must be in science and engineering, but need not be in physics or a closely related field.

B. A minimum grade average of B in all undergraduate coursework, and B or better in the sciences and mathematics.

C. Acceptance by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Graduate School.

In special cases, a student not meeting requirement A (or, in unusual cases, requirement B) may be admitted on a provisional basis, without financial support. Upon admission, the student will be informed of the requirements that must be satisfied for termination of provisional status.

An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About SUNY Stony Brook University

95 percent of recent bachelor's recipients are either employed or enrolled in either graduate/professional school one year after graduation.

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