Program Overview
Physics Ph.D.
Program Overview
The Physics Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas offers graduate students the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in modern research laboratories. The program is designed to provide students with advanced research methodologies, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and the ability to perform effectively with minimal oversight.
Research Areas
- Ion Beam Modification and Analysis Laboratory
- Optical Micro/Nanofabrication Laboratory
- Precision Atomic Physics and Laser Laboratory
- Solid State Physics Laboratory
- Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Photonics Laboratory
- Computational Laboratory
- Astrophysics Laboratory
- Student Research Laboratory
Marketable Skills
- Manage complex research projects
- Advanced research methodologies
- Teamwork
- Creative problem-solving
- Perform effectively with minimal oversight
Program Highlights
- Students have the opportunity to participate in faculty-directed research funded by prominent national institutions and international partners.
- Collaborative research opportunities involve interaction with scientists from prominent national institutions and Australia, Italy, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Spain, and Mexico.
- Most full-time students are supported with an assistantship or fellowship.
- Students routinely author and co-author refereed publications in the professional literature.
- Students regularly participate in national and international professional meetings, presenting their research results and establishing their reputations as scientists.
Career Outlook
Students with a Ph.D. in physics may choose to work as faculty or research scientists in research and development divisions in industries, government research labs, and educational institutions.
Courses
- Advanced Classical Mechanics I (3 hrs)
- Quantum Mechanics I (3 hrs)
- Atomic and Molecular Physics I (3 hrs)
- Advanced Quantum Theory (3 hrs)
- Selected Topics in Theoretical Physics (3 hrs)
- Electromagnetic Theory I (3 hrs)
Program Details
- Program type: Doctoral Degree
- Format: On Campus
- Est. time to complete: 3-5 years
- Credit Hours: 42 (with Master's), 72 (with Bachelor's)
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Physics Ph.D. program at the University of North Texas is a research-intensive program that offers students the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment in modern research laboratories. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, research, and industry.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop students' research skills and abilities.
- Prepare students for careers in academia, research, and industry.
Program Description:
The program is a full-time, on-campus program that typically takes 3-5 years to complete. Students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours (with a Master's degree) or 72 credit hours (with a Bachelor's degree).
Teaching:
- The program is taught by a faculty of experienced researchers.
- Students also have access to campus research facilities, such as the Materials Research Facility (MRF) and TALON, a high-performance cluster computing facility.
Careers:
- Research assistantships are also frequently available for returning students.
- Students routinely author and co-author refereed publications in the professional literature.
- Students also regularly participate in national and international professional meetings, where they present their research results, begin establishing their reputations as scientists, and develop important networks of contacts.
- A friendly and supportive team spirit characterizes the physics research laboratories and classrooms.
