Doctor Of Philosophy In Physics

College of Science

PhD

United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The study plan for the Ph.D. Program in Physics shall consist of a total of 54 credit hours. The Ph.D. students must complete all degree requirements in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters after matriculation. The Program includes 6 credit hours of College of Science (COS) mandatory courses, 9 credit hours physics core courses, 9 credit hours physics electives and 30 credit hours for Thesis. The mode of study is on a full-time basis.

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Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: College of Science

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Retrieve and Apply advanced knowledge to solve problems in physics
Perform independently an original work of advanced research on a topic in physics
Analyze quantitatively and critically open problems in Physics
Communicate effectively physics finding to a specialized audience as well as the general public
Articulate strategies to tackle identified ethical and safety issues that may arise in the field
Supervise effectively group efforts to achieve specific tasks

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a Master degree or equivalent in physics or related subjects, with associated cumulative GPA of 3.3 or more (on scale of 4). All degree courses and written thesis are in English, leading to minimum IELTS requirements of 6.5.

Program Requirements

54 credit hours minimum
College Requirements (6 hours)
Major Requirements (9 hours)
Elective Courses (9 hours)