Study PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in the USA, College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Physics offers four separate undergraduate applied physics degree specializations in addition to Masters and Doctorates in Physics. The Department has several major, federally funded research projects and actively encourages student participation in research of both graduate and undergraduate students. Both experimental and theoretical work is now being undertaken and opportunities abound for research assistantships. Such research, especially for students in our applied physics specializations will provide opportunities for cutting-edge research experience which will aid in job and graduate education. The Department of Physics offers graduate work leading to the Masters of Science degree with a major in physics. The program is two years in length with a thesis requirement. SIUC Physics is a unique program in that it provides many research opportunities within the department offering students a wide choice of specific areas of study.

Which department am I in?

College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$21,555.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive,

CARBONDALE,

Illinois,

62901, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicant to have completed a Bachelors degree in Physics (or its equivalent) with a grade point average of at least 3.25 (in exceptional cases, the Department may solicit the Graduate School to waive this requirement).

The English language requirement may be met by submitting: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 80 on the internet-based TOEFL; 6

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