
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the PhD of Physics (Ph.D.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for physics (ph.d.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Physics (Ph.D.)
Research in this program is organized into small groups of faculty members, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduate students working closely on related projects. The principal active areas include experimental and theoretical elementary particle physics, synchrotron radiation physics, accelerator physics, structural and computational biophysics, magnetism and electrodynamics. Classes are generally small and informal, and thesis research is carried out in close collaboration with a faculty adviser.
Illinois Tech is a major research institution with connections to Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and global physics experiments like Daya Bay. Major areas of research include particle and accelerator physics, condensed matter physics, superconductivity, biophysics, and computational biophysics. Faculty have special expertise in areas such as X-ray synchrotron radiation research.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Physics (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
All documents submitted in support of an application must be original documents, or copies of original documents provided by the issuing university. Documents provided as part of the online application may not be duplicated, transferred, forwarded, or returned once they have been submitted. A non-refundable application fee is also required.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Physics (Ph.D.)
Physics professional options in the areas of industry, research, and the military increase with an advanced degree.
- Physicist
- Medical physicist
- Computational physicist
- Theoretical physicist
- Clinical modeling physicist
Tuition and Fee Information for Physics (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago