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What are the best "2nd tier" physics PhD programs known for cosmology? Thanks
Schools who would accept someone in the bottom 50% of physics GRE scores but have extensive undergrad research experience.cristo said:What do you mean by "second tier" and "best"?
Preferably the U.S.cristo said:Are you looking at anywhere specifically in the world?
I would like an even blend of theory and experiment/observationLithiumHelios said:You then have the question of what areas of Cosmology? Are you interested in experimental (e.g. Planck), theoretical or data analysis (e.g. parameter estimation)? Are you interested in simulating large scale structure? General relativity? Braneworld cosmologies? CMB? Astroparticles?
It may be helpful to list a handful of some of the areas of interest as this can help narrow down the list of institutions pretty quick. For example a university may have a very good cosmology program but if they're purely experimental then it wouldn't be suitable for someone interested in something like string cosmology etc.
No, I want a balance between theory and observation/experiment.renz said:And you're looking for physics programs? Does that mean you want to do pure theoretical work?
Charles Bennett, the PI of WMAP, is at JHU. Riess was at Berkeley when he discovered dark energy: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1998AJ...116.1009RJack21222 said:JHU's Dr. Adam Riess is the one who lead the team that discovered dark energy, for example. It's worth looking in to.
Indeed, thanks for the suggestionJack21222 said:I have no idea what tier this is, but Johns Hopkins has some bleeding edge research going on in cosmology.
Geremia said:Charles Bennett, the PI of WMAP, is at JHU. Riess was at Berkeley when he discovered dark energy: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1998AJ...116.1009R
The top schools for a PhD in Cosmology include Princeton University, California Institute of Technology, University of California-Berkeley, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University.
Some factors to consider when choosing a PhD program in Cosmology include the reputation and ranking of the program, research opportunities and funding, faculty expertise and mentorship, and location and cost of living.
While having a background in Physics is typically preferred for a PhD in Cosmology, it is not always required. Some programs may offer prerequisite courses for students without a Physics background, but it is important to have a strong foundation in mathematics and other physical sciences.
The average time to complete a PhD in Cosmology is 5-6 years, but this can vary depending on the program and individual research progress. Some programs may also offer an option for an accelerated track.
With a PhD in Cosmology, one can pursue a career in academia as a researcher or professor, or work in research and development in industries such as aerospace, technology, or government agencies. Other career options include science communication, consulting, and data analysis.