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Brandeis University
Overview
Brandeis University / Department of Physics is located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Quantitative biology | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test; GRE Subject Test (recommended) Thesis Optional Qualifying exam, 1-year residency |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test; GRE Subject Test (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying and advanced exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
165
Applied
24
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test; GRE Subject Test (recommended) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test; GRE Subject Test (recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
51
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.92% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.96% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 5.88% |
Gender
Male (64%)
Female (35%)
Faculty
16
Total faculty
Full-time - 15
Part-time - 1
Male (13)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Astrophysics, condensed-matter and biophysics, high energy and gravitational theory, particle physics, microfluidics, radio astronomy, string theory |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
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