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190 PhD programmes in Physics in United States

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Physics

From large questions such as dark energy to the science underlying solar cells, discover new phenomena and gain a deeper understanding of our world with this Physics PhD programme from University of Tulsa.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,532/yr

Physics

Expertise in physics opens an array of career choices in academia, industry and government, where your theoretical and experimental skills can contribute to the next big discovery or tech invention. The Physics programme is offered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,838/yr

Physics

The Physics programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is expected to conduct meaningful, original research that makes a significant contribution to the field, while expanding their own knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$33,318/yr

Atmospheric Physics

The Atmospheric Physics PhD programme from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) provides students with a fundamental background in graduate applied physics combined with an in-depth grounding in the fundamentals of atmospheric physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,838/yr
The Ohio State University4,5(31)
Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biophysics

The Biophysics Graduate Program at The Ohio State University trains students to understand biological systems using the theories and methods of quantitative life science. More exactly, biophysics training involves using physics and its related sciences of physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics, and computer science to research basic biological questions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Biophysics

To ensure that each of its students receives the necessary formal training and research experience to develop a successful career, the Biophysics Group at University of California, Berkeley created an academic program that is tailored to meet the needs of each student individually.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Wake Forest University3,7(3)
Winston-Salem, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Physics

The Physics program at Wake Forest University offers a comprehensive course of study in classical and modern physics, with intensive training in one of the frontier areas of modern research, including biophysics, condensed matter physics, gravitation and particle physics and medical physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5½ years$38,650/yr
University of California, San Francisco4,5(2)
San Francisco, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Biophysics

Biophysics from University of California, San Francisco spans research at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$69,993/yr
Colorado State University4,1(108)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

The Department of Physics from Colorado state University offers programs in physics and applied physics which lead to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$31,556/yr
University of Utah4,4(16)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Materials Science and Engineering

The Doctoral (PhD) Materials Science and Engineering degree at University of Utah offered through the Materials Science and Engineering Department is an intensive research and doctoral dissertation degree. Students may directly pursue a PhD degree without first earning a MS degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Miami4,4(13)
Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

The mission of the Physics PhD program at the University of Miami is to develop productive and creative research scientists and educators by providing students with a rigorous grounding in classical and modern theory, practice in advanced experimental techniques, training in a specialized field of research, and teaching experience.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,728/yr
University of Rochester4,8(6)
Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

At University of Rochester, our Physics and Astronomy PhD program typically takes five to seven years to complete.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Rochester4,8(6)
Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Optics

The doctoral Optics program at University of Rochester is designed to prepare its graduates to carry out independent, creative research in an industrial, academic, or government setting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Arizona State University4,3(238)
Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Astrophysics

The PhD program in Astrophysics at Arizona State University develops creative scholarship in students and prepares them for professional careers in astrophysics, astronomy or related fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,810/yr
Northeastern University4,4(78)
Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

Embark on a profound academic journey at Northeastern University's Physics Doctoral Program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$47,250/yr
Rutgers University4,2(63)
New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics and Astronomy

The Physics and Astronomy course at Rutgers University is designed to give students a broad understanding of classical and modern physics, with intensive training in one of the frontier areas of modern research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Delaware4,0(37)
Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Quantum Science and Engineering

Quantum technologies are expected to be as transformational as the invention of the transistor. Our Quantum Science and Engineering program at the University of Delaware is designed to train a “Quantum Workforce” with the skills needed to realize this technological revolution. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$9,151/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,3(13)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Physics

The Department of Physics at University of Wisconsin Madison has a strong tradition of graduate study and research in astrophysics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter physics; high energy and particle physics; plasma physics; quantum computing; and string theory.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(20)
Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Physics

The Department of Physics at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign  offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Master of Science in Teaching Physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of California, Davis4,4(12)
Davis, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Physics

With more than 40 faculty members with a broad range of experimental and theoretical research interests, the Physics program at University of California, Davis provides a dynamic and diverse environment for graduate students.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr

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