Ph.D. in Physics
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, JunStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Other
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Other
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
For admission to the Ph.D. program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Physics or a related field, or its international equivalent, and a Master's degree in Physics or a related field, or its international equivalent, where the student has completed advanced Physics subjects. If the applicant does not have a Master's degree, they may opt for Ph.D. studies if they meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate research experience in the area over the past three years, verified through participation in research projects completed with national recognition (Colciencias) or its international equivalent and endorsement from the principal investigator. A publication in a SCOPUS or ISI-classified journal in the last two years.
- Pass a knowledge examination in Physics.
- Participation as a speaker in a scientific event in the last two (2) years.
- Letter of introduction from the student issued by a researcher recognized by Colciencias or its equivalent abroad.
Additionally, applicants must provide the following documentation:
- Completed registration form.
- Unique postgraduate resume format (version 2), attaching the corresponding supports. Download format.
- Professional title of undergraduate education in Physics or a related career or proof of its processing, presenting Original and Copy or authenticated copy.
- Master's degree in Physical Science (if applicable) or related area or proof of its processing, presenting Original and copy or authenticated copy.
- Certificate of grades obtained in undergraduate and graduate studies (if applicable).
- Copy of identification document or its equivalent for foreign applicants.
- Acceptance letter from a research group, stating the commitment to support the student's thesis work.
- Research proposal within one of the program's research lines.
- Applicants who have completed undergraduate or graduate studies abroad must present titles validated according to current legal regulations.
- For teachers, professionals in related Natural Sciences, attach the curriculum plan followed in the studies, specifying the name, number of credits, and brief content for each subject.
- Personal interview with the Doctorate Curriculum Committee.
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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