Overview

Activities in theoretical physics include programs in astrophysics with an emphasis on stellar evolution, condensed matter, and mathematical physics.

On the astrophysics side, there are ongoing efforts of studying neutron star and black hole binaries via numerical simulations of Einstein's equations of General Relativity.

Electronic structure calculations form the basis of the theoretical work on metallic alloys and superconductivity.

Features

Over the past few years, Physics students at Florida Atlantic University have spent some of their graduate careers carrying out their research off-site.

A number of students have used the facilities and worked with personnel at the National Synchrotron Light Source (Brookhaven National Laboratory); at CAMD (Louisiana State University); at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory; at the Daresbury Laboratory, England.

Students are able therefore to use state-of-the-art facilities and to interact with internationally known experts in their field of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electromagnetic Fields
Quantum Mechanics
Advanced Research in Physics
Mathematical Physics
Computational Physics
Biophysics
Numerical Relativity
Medical Imaging Physics
Radiation Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

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)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19056 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19056 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7752 USD / year

≈ 7752 USD / year

Living costs

Boca Raton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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