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PhD Physics (or Applied Physics) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The Physics PhD prepares students for academia, industry and research and is ranked among the top 20 US doctoral programmes by the National Research Council. A Doctor of Applied Physics combines core physics with applied, interdisciplinary research across campus.

Faculty: Mellon College of Science  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: Four-year, full-time programme (Physics PhD), with at least one year of full-time on-campus study  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

The first two years cover quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, electrodynamics and condensed matter theory, then specialisation in areas such as astrophysics, biophysics, nanophysics, quark interactions or high energy physics. Applied Physics adds applied research in robotics, data storage, materials science and electrical engineering. Doctoral students serve as teaching or research assistants.

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Application information

Intake: Fall

Duration: 4 years full-time

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