Physics
Biophysics (PY75)
Our Physics Department has considerable strengths in many experimental and theoretical areas of current physics research, and our campus and general environment are particularly attractive. Our research effort is quite diverse, including condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, plasma physics, astrophysics, biophysics, and nonlinear dynamics. In all these areas, we maintain a healthy balance of experiment and theory.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Physical Sciences |
| Specializations |
Experimental; Theoretical |
| Department | Physics |
| Major | Biophysics |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
We understand that many of our applicants may face difficulty scheduling GRE tests due to complications with COVID-19. Because of this, the General GRE will be OPTIONAL. Physics GRE will NOT be required for Physics PhD, Biophysics PhD, or Physics BS/MS applications for Fall 2022 admission. Applicants may still submit valid scores if they have already taken the test. Applicants with valid test scores should request that ETS submit the scores directly to the UCSD institution code 4836; department codes are not necessary. Information about the GRE is available from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website.
No application will be penalized or placed at a disadvantage by not reporting Physics or General GRE scores. |
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English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Accept online letters of recommendation only |
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Statement of Purpose |
Required Accept online Statement of Purpose only. Limit to two pages. |
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Resume/CV |
Not required |
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Additional Requirements |
List of all the upper division STEM courses you have taken, including grades received, the titles of the textbooks used in each course, name of the institution where you took each course, and whether the school was semester or quarter system.
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Contact Info
| Website http://physics.ucsd.edu |
| Email apply@physics.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Mayer Hall Room 2571 |
| Phone (858) 534-3293 |
| Fax (858) 534-0262 |
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Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Graduate Department of Physics 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0319 La Jolla, CA 92093-0319 |
Physics (PY76)
Our Physics Department has considerable strengths in many experimental and theoretical areas of current physics research, and our campus and general environment are particularly attractive. Our research effort is quite diverse, including condensed matter physics, elementary particle physics, plasma physics, astrophysics, biophysics and nonlinear dynamics. In all these areas, we maintain a healthy balance of experiment and theory.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Physical Sciences |
| Specializations |
BS/MS in Materials Physics offered to UCSD Undergraduates only. |
| Department | Physics |
| Major | Physics |
| Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 16, 2020 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
We understand that many of our applicants may face difficulty scheduling GRE tests due to complications with COVID-19. Because of this, the General GRE will be OPTIONAL. Physics GRE will NOT be required for Physics PhD, Biophysics PhD, or Physics BS/MS applications for Fall 2022 admission. Applicants may still submit valid scores if they have already taken the test. Applicants with valid test scores should request that ETS submit the scores directly to the UCSD institution code 4836; department codes are not necessary. Information about the GRE is available from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website.
No application will be penalized or placed at a disadvantage by not reporting Physics or General GRE scores. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Accept online letters of recommendation ONLY. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accept online Statement of Purpose only. Limit to two pages. |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
|
Additional Requirements |
List of all the upper division STEM courses you have taken, including grades received, the titles of the textbooks used in each course, name of the institution where you took each course, and whether the school was semester or quarter system.
|
Contact Info
| Website http://physics.ucsd.edu |
| Email apply@physics.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Mayer Hall Room 2571 |
| Phone (858) 534-3293 |
| Fax (858) 534-0262 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Graduate Department of Physics 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0319 La Jolla, CA 92093-0319 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Physical Sciences |
| Specializations |
Astrophysics/Astronomy; Atomic/Molecular; Biophysics; Computational Science; Condensed Matter/Material Science; High Energy Physics; Mathematical Physics; Nonlinear Dynamics; Physics; Plasma/Fusion; Quantitative Biology; Statistical/Thermal Physics |
| Department | Physics |
| Major | Physics |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Additional Notes |
Additional information is available for Quantitative Biology specialization |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
We understand that many of our applicants may face difficulty scheduling GRE tests due to complications with COVID-19. Because of this, the General GRE will be OPTIONAL. Physics GRE will NOT be required for Physics PhD, Biophysics PhD, or Physics BS/MS applications for Fall 2022 admission. Applicants may still submit valid scores if they have already taken the test. Applicants with valid test scores should request that ETS submit the scores directly to the UCSD institution code 4836; department codes are not necessary. Information about the GRE is available from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website.
No application will be penalized or placed at a disadvantage by not reporting Physics or General GRE scores. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Accept online letters of recommendation ONLY |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accept online Statement of Purpose only. Limit to two pages. |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
|
Additional Requirements |
List of all the upper division STEM courses you have taken, including grades received, the titles of the textbooks used in each course, name of the institution where you took each course, and whether the school was semester or quarter system.
|
Contact Info
| Website http://physics.ucsd.edu |
| Email apply@physics.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Mayer Hall Room 2571 |
| Phone (858) 534-3293 |
| Fax (858) 534-0262 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Graduate Department of Physics 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0319 La Jolla, CA 92093-0319 |
Astronomy (PY83)
The Astronomy graduate degree program offers academic courses and research opportunities spanning the breadth of Astronomical fields and scientific practice, including experiment, computation, observation, and theory. Course topics and research areas include star and planet formation and evolution, galaxy formation and evolution, plasma astrophysics, general relativity, nuclear and particle astrophysics, cosmology, and other fields in astronomy/astrophysics. The Astronomy Graduate Program focuses on training students with cutting-edge scientific and technical techniques to answer fundamental questions about the Universe, while offering professional development and support to excel as a Ph.D scientist.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Division of Physical Sciences |
| Specializations |
Experimental; Theoretical |
| Department | Physics |
| Major | Astronomy |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
Basic Requirement
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Admissions Tests |
General and Subject exam (Physics) GRE scores are not required. GRE scores may be provided by the applicant, and they will only be considered in the context of the overall application. |
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. Accept online letters of recommendation ONLY |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Accept online Statement of Purpose only. Limit to two pages. |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
Contact Info
| Website http://astronomy.ucsd.edu/ |
| Email apply@physics.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office Mayer Hall Room 2571 |
| Phone (858) 534-3293 |
| Fax (858) 534-0262 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego Graduate Department of Physics 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0319 La Jolla, CA 92093-0319 |