Doctor of Philosophy | Physics 48 months PHD Program By Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

46,635 SGDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

A four-year PhD programme focusing on original research in physics and applied physics. The PhD in Physics programme is hosted by the Division of Physics and Applied Physics at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. PhD students take advanced courses and perform research under the supervision of a faculty member. The programme culminates in writing a scientific thesis and defending it before a panel of experts.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

A four-year PhD programme focusing on original research in physics and applied physics. The PhD in Physics programme is hosted by the Division of Physics and Applied Physics at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. PhD students take advanced courses and perform research under the supervision of a faculty member. The programme culminates in writing a scientific thesis and defending it before a panel of experts.

Admission requirements

100+
7+
319+
BSc in Physics or a related discipline. If the university has an honours system, at least second-upper class honours, or the equivalent, is required. Applicants may optionally have a MSc degree in physics or a related discipline, but this is not mandatory. If the university has an honours system, at least second-upper class honours in the MSc degree, or the equivalent, is required. International applicants must have either GRE General Test scores or GATE scores. A GRE subject score in Physics is welcome but not required.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

46,635 SGD
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International Students

46,635 SGD
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