Degree InformationDegree Offered: PRE-DOCTORCIP Code: 40.0801 Campus: Seattle Admission Requirements and Contact InformationDecember 15th deadline. We accept advanced PhD transfer students on a case by case basis for Winter (Nov. 1), Spring (Feb. 1), and Summer (May 15) admission. Contact Information Graduate Program Office, Department of Physics Program Website +1 206-685-1832 physgrdadv@uw.edu Requirements and Prerequisites Applicants to the doctoral program are expected to have a strong undergraduate preparation in physics, including courses in electromagnetism, classical and quantum mechanics, statistical physics, optics, mathematical methods of physics, differential equations, and analysis. Further study in condensed matter, atomic, and particle and nuclear physics is desirable. GRE Requirements GRE Requirement: Optional/Not Required. Submitting GRE scores is not required. However, if official scores are submitted, they may be considered during the review process. More Information: The GRE Subject Test in Physics (P-GRE) is optional in our admissions process, and typically plays a relatively minor role. Our admissions system is holistic, as we use all available information to evaluate each application. If you have taken the P-GRE and feel that providing your score will help address specific gaps or otherwise materially strengthen your application, you are welcome to submit your scores. We emphasize that every application will be given full consideration, regardless of whether or not scores are submitted. Additional Instructions The GRE, General and Physics Subject test are optional and no longer a requirement. Non-Native English Speaker Information Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2. International Student Information Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School. Departmental funding available for the first academic year of study. Program DeadlinesAutumn 2026 - Domestic: Open Date: 10/01/2025 Deadline Date: 12/15/2025 Autumn 2026 - International: Open Date: 10/01/2025 Deadline Date: 12/15/2025 Autumn 2027 - Domestic: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/15/2026 Autumn 2027 - International: Open Date: 09/01/2026 Deadline Date: 12/15/2026 Application Materials3 Recommendation(s) Resume Statement of Purpose |