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229 PhD programmes in Physics in North America

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Physiology and Biophysics

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology and Biophysics programme offers you the opportunity to expand your options. Gain the skills you need to become a strong independent researcher or university professor.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$5,127/yr

Physics

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Physics programme offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in world-class pure and applied research in one of the top physics departments in Canada. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$5,127/yr

Medical Physics

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics programme offers you the chance to gain the skills, knowledge, and research background to become an innovator in medical physics. Completing this programme opens doors to a number of career opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$5,127/yr

Physics

From large questions such as dark energy to the science underlying solar cells, discover new phenomena and gain a deeper understanding of our world with this Physics PhD programme from University of Tulsa.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,532/yr

Physics

The Physics programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is expected to conduct meaningful, original research that makes a significant contribution to the field, while expanding their own knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$33,318/yr

Atmospheric Physics

The Atmospheric Physics PhD programme from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) provides students with a fundamental background in graduate applied physics combined with an in-depth grounding in the fundamentals of atmospheric physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,838/yr

Physics

Expertise in physics opens an array of career choices in academia, industry and government, where your theoretical and experimental skills can contribute to the next big discovery or tech invention. The Physics programme is offered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,838/yr
The Ohio State University4,5(31)
Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biophysics

The Biophysics Graduate Program at The Ohio State University trains students to understand biological systems using the theories and methods of quantitative life science. More exactly, biophysics training involves using physics and its related sciences of physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics, and computer science to research basic biological questions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Wake Forest University3,5(2)
Winston-Salem, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Physics

The Physics program at Wake Forest University offers a comprehensive course of study in classical and modern physics, with intensive training in one of the frontier areas of modern research, including biophysics, condensed matter physics, gravitation and particle physics and medical physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5½ years$38,650/yr
University of California, San Francisco4,5(2)
San Francisco, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Biophysics

Biophysics from University of California, San Francisco spans research at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$69,993/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Biophysics

To ensure that each of its students receives the necessary formal training and research experience to develop a successful career, the Biophysics Group at University of California, Berkeley created an academic program that is tailored to meet the needs of each student individually.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Colorado State University4,1(109)
Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

The Department of Physics from Colorado state University offers programs in physics and applied physics which lead to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$31,556/yr
Mississippi State University4,2(10)
Starkville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Applied Physics

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Mississippi State University is always looking for new, enthusiastic graduate students. The Applied Physics programme is offered at Mississippi State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$27,637/yr
University of Miami4,4(13)
Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

The mission of the Physics PhD program at the University of Miami is to develop productive and creative research scientists and educators by providing students with a rigorous grounding in classical and modern theory, practice in advanced experimental techniques, training in a specialized field of research, and teaching experience.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,728/yr
University of Utah4,6(14)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Materials Science and Engineering

The Doctoral (PhD) Materials Science and Engineering degree at University of Utah offered through the Materials Science and Engineering Department is an intensive research and doctoral dissertation degree. Students may directly pursue a PhD degree without first earning a MS degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Arizona State University4,3(228)
Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Astrophysics

The PhD program in Astrophysics at Arizona State University develops creative scholarship in students and prepares them for professional careers in astrophysics, astronomy or related fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,810/yr
University of Rochester4,8(6)
Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Optics

The doctoral Optics program at University of Rochester is designed to prepare its graduates to carry out independent, creative research in an industrial, academic, or government setting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Brock University4,3(58)
St. Catharines, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Physics

In the Physics program at Brock University, students gain extensive experience in research, critical thinking and essential communication, and technical skills.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,777/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,0(63)
St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Theoretical Physics

Theoretical Physics at Memorial University of Newfoundland is broadly based and includes several subdisciplines with the common denominator that each applies advanced mathematical techniques to the study of physical problems.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,269/yr
The University of Alabama4,3(4)
Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Physics

Students pursuing a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics at The University of Alabama 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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$34,542/yr

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