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PhD Physics at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

In those courses, the student must maintain an average of a B (3.0 GPA), with no more than one grade lower than B–. A given core course may be taken only once.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Duration: Five years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Requires 36 units.

Career pathways

Whether pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship, a teaching position, or a research role in industry or at a national laboratory, new PhD graduates will find that diverse teaching experiences are crucial for their success.

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Application information

Arts & Sciences sets one doctoral application deadline each year, generally in the first week of December.

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