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Physics (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Physics PhD is a research doctorate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with an optional concentration in beam physics.

Faculty: College of Natural Science  |  Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Subject examinations in three of PHY 820, 831, 841 and 851, an oral subject examination, PHY 810 Methods of Theoretical Physics, at least 24 credits of PHY 999 dissertation research, a dissertation proposal and a defence.

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Entry requirements

Physics and mathematics coursework equivalent to an undergraduate physics major; some undergraduate or postgraduate research experience is desirable. Students not meeting these may be admitted provisionally.

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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