Doctorate - Master [2 Years]
On-campus full_time

Doctorate Applied Physics

  • The applied physics option at California Institute of Technology is accordingly a highly multidisciplinary program.
  • It is designed to train students in a broad spectrum of physics and engineering fields at an advanced level.
  • In partial fulfillment of the “mastery” requirement a student must successfully complete a minimum of 108 units of courses numbered 101 or above from the course schedule. In addition, 4 units of APh 110ab must also be completed. All courses must be passed with a grade of at least a C, except for courses offered only on a pass/fail basis. Students must also complete the degree progress report online upon completion of their courses.

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 110 120 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 296 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants should have a rigorous background in undergraduate mathematics, physics, and engineering.
  • An outstanding four-year undergraduate program in mathematics and sciences may provide a suitable background as well.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must have a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, they should have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.