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PhD Physics at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme preparing students for research and academic careers, with access to the Center for Experimental Nanoscale Physics.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Physics and Astronomy  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Specializations in high-energy physics, nuclear/intermediate energy physics, condensed matter physics and nanoscience, and astrophysics; original research leading to a dissertation and teaching experience as instructors. Incoming doctoral students are offered a graduate assistantship including a tuition waiver and health insurance.

Career pathways

Educator, physicist, researcher, college instructor, engineer.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Required: application, personal statement, official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants; GRE optional. Deadlines for full consideration: January 15 (fall), September 15 (spring); applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

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