Department of Physics and Astronomy
Provo, UT
39
Students
Suburban
Setting
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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 | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics and astronomy | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| 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
12
Accepted
8
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
| 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 | |
| International Students | 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 |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
39
Total Graduate Students
20%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
79%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.13% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2.56% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.56% |
Gender
Male (87%)
Female (12%)
Faculty
26
Total faculty
Full-time (25)
Part-time (1)
Male (23)
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: | 2,000,000 |
Location & Contact
Address
N283 ESC
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Provo, UT 84602
United States
Contact
Dr. Richard R. Vanfleet
Chair
Email: richard_vanfleet@byu.edu
Phone: 801-422-1702
Fax: 801-422-0553
Chair
Email: richard_vanfleet@byu.edu
Phone: 801-422-1702
Fax: 801-422-0553