Physics, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1,2 | ||
| PHYS 5113 | Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 5213 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5313 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 5413 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5453 | Mathematical Methods for Physicists | 3 |
| PHYS 5613 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 6313 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 21 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 hours of Physics (PHYS) 5000- or 6000-level courses: | 9 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Research 2 | ||
| Thirty hours from: | 30 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Up to 15 hours may be waived and replaced by research hours.
- 2
Combined required and research hours should total 51 hours.
Total Hours: 72 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 5113 | Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 5213 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5313 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 5413 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5453 | Mathematical Methods for Physicists | 3 |
| PHYS 5613 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 6313 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 21 | |
| Electives 2 | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 hours of Physics (PHYS) 5000- or 6000-level courses: | 9 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Research 2 | ||
| Forty-two hours from: | 42 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation Research | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 42 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
- 2
Combined elective and research hours should total 51 hours.
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.