Major: Physics

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research Areas: General Relativity, Astrophysics, Bio-Physics, Complex Systems, and
Condensed Matter Physics.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: xuanyuzg.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Hold a B.S. degree, or equivalent, in Physics
or a closely related field;
• Earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or equivalent, in
the last 60 credits of undergraduate work;
• Be approved by the Department of Physics;
and
• Two or more letters of recommendation from
faculty (Optional)
• GRE scores (Optional)

International Students

• Hold a B.S. degree, or equivalent, in Physics or a closely related field;
• Earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or equivalent, in the last 60 credits of undergraduate work;
• Be approved by the Department of Physics; and
• Two or more letters of recommendation from faculty (Optional)
• GRE scores (Optional)
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

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Contact/Information

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Science Building (SE-43), Room 108
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3380
(E) physicsadmissions@xuanyuzg.com
(W) physics.xuanyuzg.com/programs/graduate

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
No Summer acceptance