PhD Physics at University of Alabama

Programme overview

Students pursuing a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics are expected to acquire and demonstrate proficiency in the major topics of physics as well as perform original research in physics or astrophysics culminating in a dissertation. Specialties available in our department include condensed matter and materials physics, particle physics, astrophysics, astroparticle physics, and the physics of precision timing instruments. A total of 48 hours of coursework is required, 36 of which must be in physics or astronomy.

Faculty: J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Physics Astronomy | Duration: 72 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 72 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include PH 501 Classical Dynamics, PH 531 Electromagnetic Theory, PH 532 Electromagnetic Theory (Substitution available for astrophysics or astropartice physics), AY 640 Radiation Processes Astrophys, PH 541 Quantum Mechanics, PH 542 Quantum Mechanics (Substitution available for astrophysics).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have, at minimum, the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in physics. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: A resume 3 letters of recommendation. See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information. Passing both the (written) qualifying exam (described above) and the (oral) preliminary exam (described here) are required for admission to candidacy. The preliminary exam is an oral exam on the student's research plan and on courses in the student's area of specialization, and corresponds to the examination mentioned in the Preliminary or Comprehensive Examination sub-section of the Academic Policies: Degree Requirements for Doctoral Degrees. The makeup of the committee administering the preliminary exam must be approved by the department. The student's research supervisor does not sit on the preliminary exam committee. Members of the committee m

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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