Physics

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Program Information

Degrees Offered Full-Time/Part-Time
MS FT/PT
PhD FT/PT
Areas of Concentration
  • Astrophysics (Experimental and Theoretical)
  • Biophysics (Experimental and Theoretical)
  • Computational Physics
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Particle Physics (Experimental)
  • Solid-State Physics (Experimental and Theoretical)

Requirements

For details regarding the items below please review the Admissions Application Checklist.

  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • 3.0 GPA or better from undergraduate coursework
  • GRE – Minimum score varies – Quantitative 550, Verbal 400 – GRE Subject Test strongly recommended
  • Essay – PhD applicants, please specify the area or areas of specialization that most interest you and why you are interested in pursuing this interest at Drexel
  • Résumé

For international students or applicants who earned a degree outside of the US

  • Minimum TOEFL – 550/213/79 – iBT scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores
  • I-20 Application and supporting financial documents

Deadlines

Please view our academic calendar for term start dates.

  Fall Winter Spring Summer
U.S. Students Sept. 1 Nov. 23 Feb. 22 May 24
International Students June 13 N/A N/A N/A

PhD Candidates: May only apply for fall term and must submit an application by February 1 to be considered for assistantships.

International Students: Consideration for a term other than fall requires special permission from the academic department prior to application.

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