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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| 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 (minimum score of 300) Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional Oral exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score of 300) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral and written exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80
Applied
17
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | June 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score of 300) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score of 300) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
69%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.12% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 18% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.04% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.04% |
| Unknown | 2.04% |
Gender
Male (89%)
Female (10%)
Faculty
28
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 0
Male (25)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Condensed matter, particle physics, astrophysics, particle astrophysics, collider physics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,129,132 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 870324
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0324
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0324
United States
Contact
Dr. Patrick LeClair
Chairman and Professor
Email: pleclair@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-3040
Fax: 205-348-5051
Chairman and Professor
Email: pleclair@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-3040
Fax: 205-348-5051
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