Physics
Physics and astronomy attempt to understand and describe how and why the physical universe behaves as it does. Although remarkably simple, physics laws apply to a very wide range of sometimes beautiful and bizarre phenomena, as well as to the past and future of the universe.
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Degree Offerings
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Application Requirements
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Contact the Department
Questions about your application?
Contact us:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Bendetson Hall
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3395
gradadmissions@tufts.edu
The Tufts University Department of Physics and Astronomy offers programs of study leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics and astronomy. Physics graduate students may also pursue research in related departments, such as electrical engineering.
Master of Science (M.S.) tracks:
- Physics
- Physics: Astrophysics
- Physics: Physics Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) tracks:
- Physics
- Physics: Astrophysics
- Physics: Chemical Physics
- Physics: Physics Education
Research areas include:
- Astronomy and astrophysics
- Biophysics
- Condensed matter physics
- Cosmology
- General relativity
- Particle physics
- Physics education
Faculty
Application Deadline
Fall: January 15
Doctorate:
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement
> Official GRE scores
- GRE Subject test scores strongly recommended
> Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
Masters:
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal statement
> Official GRE required
- GRE subject test scores strongly recommended
> Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
For questions about this program, including scholarships and assistantships, please contact the graduate program director, Danilo Marchesini.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
574 Boston Ave.
Suite 304
Medford, MA 02155 USA
Tel. 617-627-3029
Fax 617-627-3878