The Doctor of Philosophy in physics furthers your knowledge of classical and quantum mechanics, statistical physics and electromagnetic theory. You will develop theoretical knowledge and research skills in materials science, nanoscience, accelerator physics and particle physics to prepare you for a career in professional physics, applied physics or teaching.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Physics
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 3
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | February 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | August 15 |
| Summer | June 1 | February 1 |
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Department of Physics
202 La Tourette Hall
Program website
815-753-1772
Director of Graduate Studies and Application Contact
Jahred Adelman
jahred.adelman@niu.edu