A program of courses designed in consultation with the graduate adviser and approved by the department?s Graduate Physics Committee.
A maximum of 9 credits may be accepted in physics department approved graduate courses in mathematics, astronomy, engineering, and physical chemistry.
Comprehensive examination
The candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive examination based on the required courses listed in section 2(c) above or complete a thesis, under a faculty member?s supervision, that is approved by the department?s Graduate Physics Committee. The first PhD exam may be substituted for the comprehensive examination.
Residence of two semesters
A minimum residence of two semesters at Hunter College. Courses taken as a nonmatriculant may be counted toward the degree upon matriculation with the approval of the department?s Graduate Physics Committee.