Ph.D. in Physics
Curriculum
Requirements
A total of 72 course credits including 33 credits of required core physics courses in an approved individualized program of study. 42 credits must be earned at URI with full-time residence for at least two semesters
Core courses
PHY510, PHY520, PHY525, PHY530, PHY570, PHY580 are required for all students
Physics track
in addition to the core courses, students in the Physics track will be required to take:
PHY610, PHY630, PHY670, PHY680, and either one of (PHY625, PHY 626).
Applied Physics track
in addition to the core courses, students in the Applied Physics track will be required to take:
PHY540, PHY560, one of (PHY625, PHY 626), one of (PHY630, PHY670), and one of (PHY610, PHY680).
- Qualifying examiniation
- Comprehensive examination
- Doctoral dissertation
- Oral defense of dissertation
- Minimum grade of C for any course credit
- Minimum grade average of B
- These requirements must be completed within 7 years of entrance into the program
M.S. degree is not a prerequisite. The dissertation may be written in absentia.
A well-prepared student entering with a B.S. degree in Physics should be able to complete the Ph. D. degree program in five years or less.