Graduate Study & PhD Physics Program

Overview of Graduate Programs

Welcome to the Physics Graduate Program. We offer three graduate degrees in physics: a coursework based Masters of Arts (M. A.), as well as research based Masters of Science (M. S.) and Doctorate (Ph.D). Students in all three degree programs can participate in internationally recognized research in Astrophysics, Biological Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Matter Physics, and Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Prospective Students

• Graduate Applicant Information
• Graduate Applicant FAQ

Current Students

• Physics Graduate Student Association
• Graduate Courses
• Departmental Graduate Awards

Policies and Forms

• Departmental Information & Policy Guide
• College of A & S Graduate Forms and Policies
• Notification of Approved Dissertation Topic and Prospectus Form
• Dissertation and Dissertation Committee
• Form to Request Graduate Faculty Representative
• Application for Graduation

Resources

• Sample Candidacy Exams
• LaTeX Class Files and Templates for Theses and Dissertations
• Library

Careers

• Careers for Physics BS and Physics PhD Graduates
• AIP: Who's Hiring Physics PhDs
• Physics PhDs in Industry