DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
Physics

The physics graduate program provides students with opportunities to perform independent research in some of the most current vital areas of physics. In this process, students first develop a solid and broad base of physics knowledge through our core curriculum, departmental colloquia, and training. Upper-level courses and departmental seminar series subsequently provide more specialized exposure. Armed with the core knowledge, a graduate student joins a research group working in an area of particular interest. This research is performed in very close collaboration with one or more of our faculty, whose interests span a wide range of physics fields.

Completion requirements: Sc.M.: Eight courses from the core group: techniques in experimental physics, classical theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and other 2000-level courses. Up to two research courses; courses from outside the department or 1000-level courses might be substituted with permission of the department.

Ph.D.: All core courses, four advanced courses, qualifying examination, preliminary examination, faculty-supervised research, dissertation, and oral defense.

ADMISSION INFORMATION

GRE General: Required

GRE Subject: Recommended

Application deadline: January 1

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Physics
Brown University, Box 1843
Providence, RI 02912

Phone: (401) 863-2641

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Department Chair
Chung-I Tan

Director of Graduate Study
Robert Pelcovits
Jay Tang (admission)

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