Ph.D. in Physics

Overview

The Department of Physics offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Physics. There is considerable flexibility in the selection of courses, including those from related disciplines, which permits highly individualized programs of study. Thesis research can be carried out in any area in which a student and a faculty member find a common interest. Graduate students specialize in several key research areas, including Quantum Information Science, Astrophysics, Biophysics, and Photonics, while ongoing research efforts span multiple disciplines. The General Physics track focuses on fundamental matter study and theory, while the Applied Physics track is more focused on solving real-world problems. For more information about research groups, please visit the research page.

Contact

For more information, please contact Graduate Program Director Leonard Kahn