| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-15 | - |
| 2024-09-15 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Mississippi's Ph.D. in Physics prepares students for careers in academia, research, or industry through advanced coursework, research in condensed matter, high energy, gravitational physics, and physical acoustics, and teaching experience. The program requires 54 credit hours, including a dissertation, and culminates in a comprehensive exam and dissertation defense. Graduates are equipped with strong research skills and knowledge in physics, making them highly sought after in various fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Mississippi is the terminal degree in physics, designed to prepare students for careers in academia, research, or industry. The program focuses on developing students' research skills and knowledge in physics, with research groups in condensed matter, high energy, gravitational physics, and physical acoustics.
Outline:
The Ph.D. in Physics program requires 54 credit hours, including 36 hours of graduate courses and 18 hours of dissertation research.
Core Courses:
- Phys 709: Advanced Mechanics I
- Phys 711: Quantum Mechanics I
- Phys 727: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- Phys 721 and 722: Advanced Electromagnetic Theory I, II
- Five courses chosen from a list of breadth courses, including:
- Phys 605: Advanced Acoustics
- Phys 607: Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Phys 712: Quantum Mechanics II
- Phys 725: Solid State Physics I
- Phys 731: Quantum Field Theory I
- Phys 733: Elementary Particle Physics
- Phys 735: Gravitational Physics
Assessment:
Students in the Ph.D. in Physics program must pass a comprehensive examination and submit and defend a dissertation prospectus and dissertation.
Teaching:
All students teach laboratory or lecture sections for at least two semesters as part of their graduate training. Students can obtain a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) by taking a few more courses and field work.
Careers:
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Physics program are prepared for careers in academia, research, or industry.
Academia:
Graduates may pursue careers as professors or researchers at universities or colleges.
Research:
Graduates may pursue careers as research scientists in government laboratories, national laboratories, or private research institutes.
Industry:
Graduates may pursue careers as physicists in a variety of industries, such as aerospace, defense, energy, and telecommunications.