Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Astronomy

Graduate students in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Baylor University experience the benefits of a major American university, large enough to support a superior academic program while still allowing opportunities only available within a close-knit community of scholars. A campus population of over 17,000, with a graduate student population of almost 11%, allows Baylor graduate students to enjoy close working relationships with their major professors.Graduate students are involved at every level of the research process and have almost unlimited access to their major professors. In addition, they participate in a variety of teaching activities, thereby enhancing their opportunities for later employment at the university level.The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree and thesis and non-thesis Master's of Science and Master's of Arts degrees (earned in process of pursuing a PhD). Current enrollment for advanced degrees is approximately 60 students from all over the world. Research within the department focuses on Astrophysics, Space Sciences, Condensed Matter Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, Non-Linear Dynamics, Plasma Physics, and Quantum and Nano-Optics.