About this pathway
The GRE Physics Subject Test measures undergraduate-level physics knowledge and may be considered by graduate programs internationally. Each university decides whether and how it uses Subject Test results.
Academic institutions, examination organizers, and score-accepting programs are distinct. Naming an institution does not imply affiliation, endorsement or guaranteed admission.
SUBJECT OUTLINE
Syllabus at a glance
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01Classical MechanicsApproximately 20% of test
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02ElectromagnetismApproximately 18% of test
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03Optics and Wave PhenomenaApproximately 8% of test
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04Thermodynamics and Statistical MechanicsApproximately 10% of test
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05Quantum MechanicsApproximately 13% of test
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06Atomic PhysicsApproximately 10% of test
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07Special RelativityApproximately 6% of test
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08Laboratory MethodsApproximately 6% of test
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09Specialized TopicsApproximately 9% of test
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Reference: Supplied Physics Subject GRE overview. This is a topic-level summary, not a reproduction of the full official syllabus.
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