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PhD Chemical Physics (Physics) at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

A PhD at the interface of chemistry and physics, with research possible in both departments. It provides a deeper foundation in mathematics and physics than the physical chemistry major.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Chemistry and Physics (Chemical Physics Committee)  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Requirements are set by the Chemical Physics Committee with each student: either a physical chemistry major with a physics minor (9 hours of physics at P501 or higher) or a physics major with a chemistry minor (6 hours). Coursework covers condensed-matter physics, electromagnetism, molecular structure, kinetics, spectroscopy, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, followed by a qualifying exam, dissertation and usually oral final exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree in chemistry, physics or mathematics (other backgrounds such as engineering considered individually); applicants must first be admitted to the graduate programme in chemistry or physics; a B (3.0) average must be maintained.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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