Department of Physics
Chestnut Hill, MA
44
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Boston College / Department of Physics is located in Chestnut Hill, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64
Applied
7
Accepted
2
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 2nd | January 2nd | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 8 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
44
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.55% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.27% |
Gender
Male (86%)
Female (13%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Superconductivity, photovoltaics, metamaterials, thermoelectrics, nanostructures and nanomaterials for biosensing, plasmonics, plasmas, topological insulators, novel electronic materials |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3800
United States