PHD-PHYSICS - Ph.D. in Physics
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Program Title
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Department(s)
Degree Designation
Doctor of Philosophy
Degree & Program Code
PHD-PHYSICS
Optional Specialization/Concentration(s)
Dissertation in Astrophysics, Dissertation in Atmospheric Physics, Dissertation in Instrumentation, Dissertation in Mathematical Physics
Program Description
Students of exceptional ability as demonstrated in previous courses in physics and mathematics may pursue a program leading to the doctoral degree. Our department offers the following five doctoral paths (with requirements for each specified in the next sections.)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Astrophysics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Atmospheric Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Instrumentation
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Mathematical Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (no dissertation area specified)
In addition to the degree requirements specified, (12) credit hours of graduate physics or appropriate related fields, approved by the student’s advisory committee, should be completed in his/her field of specialization.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Astrophysics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Atmospheric Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Instrumentation
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics with Dissertation in Mathematical Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (no dissertation area specified)
In addition to the degree requirements specified, (12) credit hours of graduate physics or appropriate related fields, approved by the student’s advisory committee, should be completed in his/her field of specialization.