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University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Physics
Reno, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Reno / Department of Physics is located in Reno, NV, in an urban 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 | 2 |
Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available? | No |
Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
Distance learning programs available? | No |
Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
---|---|
Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Optional |
Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22
Applied
15
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
---|---|---|---|
Fall deadline | March 1st | March 1st | Yes |
Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75 | |
Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
Exam | Details | |
---|---|---|
TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
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IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
---|---|
Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
44
Total Graduate Students
54%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 2.27% |
---|---|
Black or African American | Not Reported |
White or Caucasian | 38% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
Asian | 2.27% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
Two or more races | Not Reported |
Unknown | 2.27% |
Gender
Male (77%)
Female (22%)
Faculty
30
Total faculty
Full-time - 30
Part-time - 0
Male (27)
Female (3)
Research
Focus of faculty research: | Atomic and molecular physics |
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Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 8,567,615 |
Location & Contact
Address
1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
United States
Reno, NV 89557
United States
Contact
Dr. Aaron Covington
Graduate Program Director
Email: aaron@physics.unr.edu
Phone: 775-327-2298
Graduate Program Director
Email: aaron@physics.unr.edu
Phone: 775-327-2298
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