Program Overview

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Program Details

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Physics

Available

On campus

Description

Gain the kind of leading-edge research experience that’s coveted by academic and industrial employers alike in the Stevens physics Ph.D. program.

Our Department of Physics is committed to advancing both science and scientists. Here, you’ll deepen and broaden your understanding of technology and physical science while learning about the latest experiential and theoretical innovations in these fields.

Stevens’ physics faculty are leaders in their fields that attract significant government and industry funding, are well-published in high-profile journals, and have created patents and several start-up companies. Through resources like the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering and the nation’s first campus hybrid quantum-communications network, you can conduct research spanning from quantum foundations to applied quantum chips.

The Department of Physics offers dynamic opportunities to explore leading-edge research in collaboration within and beyond the New York City metropolitan area. You'll be able to study under a faculty mentor in the area that you find most exciting, including:

• Nonlinear On-Chip Quantum Photonics
• Topological Physics
• 2D Materials
• Coherence Optics
• Quantum Machine Learning
• Quantum LIDAR
• Quantum Gravity
• Other Fundamental and Applied Research Themes

The Stevens Advantage

Stevens enjoys strong partnerships with leading universities and research centers in the region and around the world, and many physics Ph.D. students receive job offers as professors and postdoctoral researchers immediately upon graduation. Our students also take advantage of Stevens’ proximity to New York City’s financial industry hub and its thriving start-up community for research collaborations, networking and employment opportunities.

Program Admission Requirements

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applicants who have a master’s degree in physics or quantum science and engineering (up to 30 credits may transfer to Stevens’ Ph.D. program).

Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in physics or quantum science and engineering or a related field may also be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
• Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
• Statement of Purpose
• $60 non-refundable Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A competitive GRE or GMAT score (only required for full-time applicants)
• Resume/CV
• Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.

Curriculum Overview

View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.

Fellowships & Assistantships

Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.

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