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Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
- Major: Physics
- Degree Level/Code: Doctoral/Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
- Area/Department: Physics
- Graduate School: Graduate School Website / Requirements, Deadlines and Directors
- More Info: Physics Program Information
- Career Options: Physicists find careers in industry, government, and universities doing teaching and research. Physics grads may also pursue patent law, bio technology research or many other seemingly unrelated areas because of their problem solving skills.
More Information
- Physics graduate student information packet
Includes details about admissions requirements and procedures and coursework. - Ph.D. course requirements
Examine motion, matter and time
Doctoral programs are offered with a major in physics, chemical physics and atmospheric sciences. The purpose of the formal course work is twofold: to give the student a broad background in classical and modern physics, and to prepare students for the research work that will form the subject of the dissertation. Students ordinarily are expected to have earned the master of science degree before entering the Ph.D. program. Before being accepted as a candidate, the student must have completed at least 75 percent of the required course work, and have passed a comprehensive examination on graduate level material in physics.
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Download the Physics Graduate Student packet for information about admissions procedures.
