PhD of Physics
Rochester Institute of Technology
- Rochester, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Physics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Physics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
- Interpret evidence
- Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Government
- Industry
- Consulting
- Software
- Data analysis
Curriculum
- Research covers hard and soft condensed matter
- Applied physics such as sensors and photonics
- And particle and black hole physics.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
- In a related field for most programmes
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Statement of purpose and two recommendation letters
- GRE where the programme requires
- English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 94 (5 on new 6-point scale)
- Duolingo 135
- PTE Academic 66
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor information when required.
How to apply
- Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application after reading the doctoral application tips (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts
- Resume
- Statement of purpose
- Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $57,581 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Rochester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science |
| Department | Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.
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The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $57,581 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,392 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94 (5 on new 6-point scale), Duolingo 135, PTE Academic 66, IELTS Academic 7.
Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.