Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

The Graduate Physics programs at Georgetown offer both academic and industrial research allowing our students a firm grounding in theoretical and practical skills. The Industrial Leadership in Physics (ILP) student supplements traditional coursework and thesis research with classes in business and entrepreneurship and year-long apprenticeships with our industrial partners. Welcome to Georgetown Physics a vibrant community of faculty, students, postdocs, and staff committed to Georgetown's mission as a student-centered research university. Our academic programs feature close student-faculty interactions and include undergraduate majors in physics and biological physics, as well as a novel Industrial Leadership in Physics Ph.D. track for graduate students. Faculty-led research groups are working in areas such as Biological Physics, Hard Condensed Matter, Micro and Nano Technologies, Optics and Imaging, Physics Education, Soft Condensed Matter, Statistical Physics and Ultracold Gases, supported by grants from government agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the Department of Energy.

Achieve a Bachelor's degree in Physics or a related field
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program
Academic Statement of Purpose
Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions
Writing Sample
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Transcripts Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Resume/CV
GRE Physics Subject Test (waived for the 2023-2024 admission cycle)
TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)
Score a minimum of 600 (paper) or 100 (iBT) on the TOEFL exam or 7.5 on the IELTS exam