Physics PhD

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Students choose physics at UB because it combines excellence with diversity. By acquiring a rigorous foundation of basic knowledge and skills, as well as hands-on research experience, our graduates are equipped with the necessary tools to embark in any career which values technical aptitude and analytical thinking, as well as the ability to adapt to changes. Most of our graduates are employed as university or college faculty, or in senior technical or managerial positions in industrial, commercial, or research institutions.

Minimum Course Requirements

All PhD candidates must take and pass the following graduate courses with an average grade equivalent to “B” or higher:

PHY 509LEC - Classical Dynamics Credits: 3
PHY 513LEC - Electrodynamics Credits: 3
PHY 507LEC - Quantum Mechanics I Credits: 3
PHY 508LEC - Quantum Mechanics II Credits: 3
PHY 519LEC - Statistical Physics I Credits: 3
PHY 551LAB - Graduate Physics Laboratory I Credits: 3
or
PHY 552LAB - Graduate Physics Laboratory II Credits: 3

Of the remaining 12 required credits, student may take only graduate level courses. The following two courses are required:

PHY 601 1st year and
PHY 602LEC - Departmental Colloquium Credits: 1 2nd year
Research Ethics

Note:

PHY 503 and PHY 504 , as well as any undergraduate courses taken for graduate credits, are excluded. Students who must take remedial or undergraduate courses during the first two semesters will require more than two years to complete their course work.

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

5 Years

Application Fee

$75

Program Contact

Jenny Russell
244 Math Building
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: jennyr@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-8782
Fax: 716-645-5039

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.