A complete application consists of the following: Online Application Form, Resume, Statement of Purpose, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Official Transcripts, GRE Test Scores (Waived: The GRE requirement will be waived for Fall 2022 applicants), For International Applicants, an English Proficiency Test is required (Minimum Test Score Requirements: TOEFL (80), IELTS (6.5), PTE (56) and Duolingo English Test (115)). Prerequisites: Applicants must have a BS or equivalent degree in physics or a closely related subject. Applicants are expected to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Furthermore, applicants should have achieved a grade of ‘B+’ or better in all physics and math subjects taken. MS students interested in pursuing the PhD, will be required to sit for the placement test offered by the Department of Physics. This is offered annually in August. This score, in addition to prior academic record, publications, and teaching performance, will be considered prior to formal admittance into the PhD program.

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