Overview
The Applied Physics and Materials Science PhD program at Northern Arizona University, with institutional support, will have a launch date of Fall, 2019.
Features
- This new academic plan will be supported within the College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied Sciences, however academic mentors to PhD students will be from units within CEAIS and CEFNS.
- Students completing their PhD in this program will be conferred a degree in Applied Physics and Materials Science, with emphases in Applied Physics or Materials Science.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Condensed Matter Of Physics Of Materials
- Professional Proposal Writing In Applied Sciences
- Thermodynamics Of Disparate Materials
- Supramolecular Materials Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Biomaterials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA – 3 (Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.)
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test – 95
- TOEFL iBT – 80
- PTE Academic – 56
- IELTS – 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts.
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.
- A minimum of a BS degree in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or equivalent.
- Three references (submitted via a web interface)
- A personal history statement and statement of purpose
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- International applicants will be requested to submit official TOEFL IBT/IELTS scores taken within the last two years.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time – 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027 – Apply before Mar 2027
Language
- English
Credits
- 60 SCH
Delivered
- On Campus
Campus Location
- Flagstaff, United States
Disciplines
- Materials Science
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International – 45,412 AUD / year (≈ 32,190 USD / year)
- Out-of-State – 45,412 AUD / year (≈ 32,190 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State) – 18,249 AUD / year (≈ 12,936 USD / year)
Living costs
Flagstaff, United States: 1,425–2,116 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Physics and Materials Science.