Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics

Our Ph.D. program opens the door to exciting research careers in academia, national laboratories, or industry. At CMU, you’ll work closely with faculty experts to pursue in-depth research into a subject that interests you. You’ll present your work at professional conferences and publish in scholarly journals. You’ll have access to cutting-edge tools such as laser spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, high-performance computing facilities, materials characterization laboratory, and nuclear physics laboratories. And you’ll build the skills you need to conduct research at the highest level.The Ph.D. program accepts applications from candidates who have both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in physics or a related area of science.