Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
- Time limits for degree completion: 6 years if admitted post-masters; 8 years if admitted post-bachelor's degree
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting January 2028
- Apply before Aug 2027
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Las Vegas, United States
Disciplines
Overview
The Physics program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas achieves this with a custom program for each student set up by their advisor and their advising committee. At the M.S. level students will learn to formulate, conduct and report on research, and in the case of Ph.D. the students will be able to conduct these steps independently.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand electromagnetic theory at the graduate level.
- Understand quantum theory at the graduate level.
- Understand mathematical methods for physics at the graduate level.
- Understand statistical physics at the graduate level.
- Perform an original research project at the doctoral level.
- Communicate scientific topics to a scientific audience.
- Possess strong background of knowledge in physics and mathematics.
- Solve doctoral-level problems in physics.
- Communicate the critical importance of physics in society.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantum Theory
- Statistical Physics
- Mathematical Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Doctoral Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants seeking direct admission to the doctoral program without a previously earned Master of Science degree must have a score in the 65th percentile or above on the Advanced Physics portion of the GRE before admission. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in physics must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 for all undergraduate work or a 3.25 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate work, and a minimum of 18 credits of upper-division physics.
- Applicants with a master's degree in physics must have at least 15 credits of graduate-level course work in physics with a grade of B or better and a 3.25 GPA in the master's program.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents
37,607 AUD / year (approx. 26,658 USD / year)
Out-of-State
37,198 AUD / year (approx. 26,368 USD / year)
Domestic
In-State
10,913 AUD / year (approx. 7,736 USD / year)
Living costs
Las Vegas, United States
1,241-2,017 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
