Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 60 months
- Start date: September 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before January 2027
- Language: English
Overview
Program Outcomes
As a student in the Physics Education doctoral program, you'll develop graduate-level understanding in physics and in research on learning and instruction, through both coursework and participation in your own original research, which will include completing a dissertation that contributes to the literature.
The program at Tufts University is designed to prepare students for faculty positions in higher education, although graduates may go on to a variety of careers, such as in private education-related industry or museums.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Classical Mechanics
- Classical Electromagnetic Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Quantum Theory
- Statistical Mechanics
- Physics Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements
- Application fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement [contact details available in the full listing] words)
- Writing Sample - Where the personal statement is about you, this should be a sample of your scholarly writing about a topic in STEM Education, citing references from relevant literature. Feel free to send a paper you've already written, for a course or for publication, or write something new focused on problems you are interested to study.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 14,251 AUD / year (approx. 10,148 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 14,251 AUD / year (approx. 10,148 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 14,251 AUD / year (approx. 10,148 USD / year)
Additional Details: The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.
Living Costs
Medford, United States: 2,047-4,239 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
