PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Physics 48 months PHD Programme By Oregon State University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 451-500QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Study Level

PHD

The Department of Physics offers courses and research experience leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Advanced-degree candidates may pursue thesis research in experimental, computational, or theoretical AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) physics, nuclear and particle physics, or solid state physics. Special programs are available for students who are preparing for careers in undergraduate teaching. Thesis and non thesis programs are offered leading to the MS and MA degrees. A written comprehensive examination must be passed prior to the non thesis master’s final oral or the PhD preliminary oral examination. There are no foreign language requirements. The department maintains a vigorous colloquium program in which well-known physicists present lectures on current research. Students are invited to participate in topical seminars offered regularly in each of the major research areas for the discussion of research results and for studies of specialized subjects at an advanced level. Graduate students in Physics have the opportunity to study and conduct research in close collaboration with faculty in the informal environment of a relatively small department. Available Concentrations Atomic physics Computational physics Nuclear physics Optical physics Particle physics Physics education Relativity Solid state physics

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Study Level

PHD

The Department of Physics offers courses and research experience leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Advanced-degree candidates may pursue thesis research in experimental, computational, or theoretical AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) physics, nuclear and particle physics, or solid state physics. Special programs are available for students who are preparing for careers in undergraduate teaching. Thesis and non thesis programs are offered leading to the MS and MA degrees. A written comprehensive examination must be passed prior to the non thesis master’s final oral or the PhD preliminary oral examination. There are no foreign language requirements. The department maintains a vigorous colloquium program in which well-known physicists present lectures on current research. Students are invited to participate in topical seminars offered regularly in each of the major research areas for the discussion of research results and for studies of specialized subjects at an advanced level. Graduate students in Physics have the opportunity to study and conduct research in close collaboration with faculty in the informal environment of a relatively small department. Available Concentrations Atomic physics Computational physics Nuclear physics Optical physics Particle physics Physics education Relativity Solid state physics

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Students must have a four year Bachelors with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 2nd Class Honours: Upper Division (a 'B' Average) and they should have a minimum score of 550 or higher on TOEFL (paper-based).

4 Years
Jan-2000

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