Physics, PhD

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2023-2024. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)

Required Courses
PHYS 5113Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory3
PHYS 5213Statistical Mechanics3
PHYS 5313Electromagnetic Theory3
PHYS 5413Classical Mechanics3
PHYS 5453Mathematical Methods for Physicists3
PHYS 5613Quantum Mechanics I3
PHYS 6313Quantum Mechanics II3
Hours Subtotal21
Electives 1
Select a minimum of 9 hours of Physics (PHYS) 5000- or 6000-level courses:9
Hours Subtotal9
Research 1
Thirty hours from:30
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Hours Subtotal30
Total Hours60
1

Combined elective and research hours should total 39 hours.

Total Hours: 72 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)

Required Courses
PHYS 5113Statistical Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory3
PHYS 5213Statistical Mechanics3
PHYS 5313Electromagnetic Theory3
PHYS 5413Classical Mechanics3
PHYS 5453Mathematical Methods for Physicists3
PHYS 5613Quantum Mechanics I3
PHYS 6313Quantum Mechanics II3
Hours Subtotal21
Electives 2
Select a minimum of 9 hours of Physics (PHYS) 5000- or 6000-level courses:9
Hours Subtotal9
Research 2
Forty-two hours from:42
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Hours Subtotal42
Total Hours72
2

Combined elective and research hours should total 51 hours.

Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2023-2024 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.