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Brigham Young University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Provo, UT
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Overview
Brigham Young University / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics and astronomy | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| 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 Subject Test (physics), GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Subject Test (physics), GRE General Test Thesis Required Qualifying exam, candidacy exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25
Applied
18
Accepted
15
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE Subject Test (physics), GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, ecclesiastical endorsement | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE Subject Test (physics), GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, ecclesiastical endorsement |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 580 TOEFL IBT score: 85 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
46
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.52% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 13.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.17% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 2.17% |
Gender
Male (86%)
Female (13%)
Faculty
28
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 0
Male (25)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Acoustics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; theoretical and mathematical physics; condensed matter; astrophysics and plasma |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,300,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
N283 ESC
Provo, UT 84602-1001
United States
Provo, UT 84602-1001
United States
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