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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

USA

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What will I learn?

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics are required to complete fifty-three semester hours, of which thirty-five must be in physics. In the physics courses, a B average must be maintained. Mastery of the material presented in PHYS 525 , 611, 612, 615, 621, 622, 623, 624, 659, and 660 is required of all students. Additional work is arranged according to the preferences of the student. A maximum of nine semester hours in courses below 600 may be applied toward the degree. A comprehensive examination, which includes both written and oral parts, must be passed after the equivalent of two full years of study. In addition, candidates must present a satisfactory dissertation. Prospective students are invited to write to the department at the address above for additional information. Nearly all full-time graduate students in Physics at Catholic University receive substantial financial support.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (53 semester hours)

Tuition fees
USD $1,650 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected July, November 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

School of Arts and Sciences

The Catholic University of America,

620 Michigan Avenue NE,

WASHINGTON,

District Of Columbia,

20064, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.

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

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About The Catholic University of America

Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA

  • The national university of the Catholic Church in the U.S.
  • Stunning 176-acre campus in the heart of Washington D.C.
  • Over 280 specialist undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
  • A distinguished, cutting-edge research university

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