Program Code: 9440103
Degree Awarded: PhD in Physics

Program Duration:

»    3 years for holders of master’s degree
»    4 years for holders of bachelor’s degree

Advantages & strengths

The lecturers involved in teaching and advising have high levels of expertise and strong research records. Notable scholars recognized nationally include Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Khac Hieu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Van Nham, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc. The facilities for learning and research are fully equipped and modern. High-performance computers and specialized simulation software for computational physics meet the learning and research needs of all research students. The curriculum is modern and updated, and the lecturers have extensive experience in education and the supervision of research students.

Program objectives

The PhD program in Theoretical & Mathematical Physics equips research students with specialized knowledge in theoretical & mathematical physics.

The program places particular emphasis on developing students’ ability to think independently in research and innovation, generate knowledge to address emerging problems, publish their research findings in reputable international journals, and to orient their research toward practical applications.

Graduates with a PhD in Physics can pursue advanced teaching and scientific research, as well as careers in science & technology fields related to theoretical & mathematical physics.

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold either a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude or higher or a master’s degree. They must demonstrate research experience through either: a master’s thesis as part of a research-oriented program; authorship of a scientific paper or report related to the intended research field that has been published or accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal or the proceedings of a specialized scientific conference or workshop within the 36 months preceding the application date; or at least 24 months of work as a lecturer or researcher at an educational institution or a science & technology organization. They must hold a foreign-language proficiency certificate at least at level 4 under Vietnam’s six-level framework by the Ministry of Education & Training.

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