The Department of Physics offers course work leading to a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Physics. Valuable research experience is emphasized, starting at the master?s level.You?ll work with accomplished and respected faculty members in state-of-the-art research facilities. Among the faculty are four Fellows of the American Physical Society and editorial board members of several international journals.

More than 50 full-time graduate students pursue research under the supervision of 19 faculty members, making our physics program one of Texas? largest. A friendly and supportive team spirit characterizes the physics research laboratories and classrooms.

The university also offer a variety of other valuable opportunities to prepare you for success. Our students routinely author and co-author refereed publications in professional literature. Students also regularly participate in national and international professional meetings, where they present their research results, begin establishing their reputations as scientists and develop important networks of contacts.