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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Astronomy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Astronomy |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
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? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25
Applied
7
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 15th | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree/master's degree |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
30
Total Graduate Students
16%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.67% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3.33% |
| Asian | 6.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (76%)
Female (23%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 0
Male (13)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | High energy and gamma-ray bursters astrophysics, exoplanet astrophysics, experimental high pressure physics, theoretical condensed matter physics, atomic molecular and optical physics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,914,122 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454002
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4002
United States
Box 454002
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4002
United States
Contact
Dr. Stephen Lepp
Chair/Professor
Email: lepp@physics.unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4455
Fax: 702-895-0804
Chair/Professor
Email: lepp@physics.unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4455
Fax: 702-895-0804
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