Engineering
BA Classical Civilization
University of California, Davis, United States
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Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
The PhD (Plan B) in Physics is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Students gain advanced knowledge of classical physics, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics and the skills for professional research and teaching in physics.
Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy | Duration: Typical timeline: qualifying exam and candidacy in year three, dissertation in years four to six | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States
Year one coursework includes PHY215A/B Quantum Mechanics, PHY200B Electromagnetism and PHY219A Statistical Mechanics, with PHY299 research. Students must pass a qualifying examination and advance to candidacy before the end of the ninth quarter with a minimum 3.0 GPA, then complete dissertation research.
Physics graduate admissions (applies to the MS and PhD): statement of purpose, personal history statement, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, TOEFL scores for international applicants. Physics GRE is not required or accepted for Fall 2027. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (average admitted GPA 3.7). Full-review deadline December 15, 2026; final deadline June 1, 2027 (reviewed only if space remains).
Requirements published at program group level.
Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC graduate (academic) Tuition for California residents, 2026-27 annual. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition; self-supporting and professional programmes are charged differently and are not cov Source
Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.
Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
Engineering
University of California, Davis, United States
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