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Overview
University of Utah / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Salt Lake City, UT, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemical physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Medical physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Medical physics | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics teaching |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 12 |
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? |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
137
Applied
43
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
65
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE Subject Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 85 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
100
Total Graduate Students
58%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Gender
Male (66%)
Female (34%)
Faculty
50
Total faculty
Full-time - 34
Part-time - 16
Male (44)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | High-energy, cosmic-ray, medical physics, condensed matter, relativity applied physics, biophysics, astronomy and astrophysics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 5,617,568 |
Location & Contact
Address
115 South 1400 East, #201
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
Contact
Dr. Benjamin Bromley
Chair
Email: bromley@physics.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-3538
Fax: 801-581-4801
Chair
Email: bromley@physics.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-3538
Fax: 801-581-4801
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