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Doctoral Degree
Physics
Oregon State University
The Department of Physics offers courses and research experience leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Advanced-degree candidates may pursue thesis research in experimental, computational, or theoretical AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical) physics, nucl …more
- OR
Doctoral Degree
Physics
University of Virginia-Main Campus
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- VA
- 6 occupations
- CIP 40.0801
Doctoral Degree
Physics
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
For the Ph.D. degree, students must also pass the doctoral comprehensive examination, carry out original research, complete a dissertation, and pass a final oral examination. They must also pass or transfer at least 36 credits in formal courses numbered above 500 in physics, including 24 credits of …more
- NM
Doctoral Degree
Physics (PhD)
University of Alabama in Huntsville
The PhD in Physics educates students to become independent researchers in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, using a methodology that is either experimental, theoretical, computational, or hybrid. Research areas include general optics, biophysics, nanophotonics and materials, solar physics, and ga …more
- AL
- 6 occupations
- CIP 40.0801
Doctoral Degree
Physics with Astrophysics Option
Texas Christian University
ce-4c6030c5-9a35-40d7-b182-acf8be034c99Last matched Aug 18, 2026
- TX
Doctoral Degree
Physics, Biophysics Option
Texas Christian University
ce-55a60430-b007-4b7f-bc59-eba383edcf79Last matched Aug 18, 2026
- TX
Doctoral Degree
Physics, PhD
University of Hawaii at Manoa
The PhD degree is essentially a research degree. Students complete an original and significant piece of research and are at the forefront of one area of physics. Students are expected to enter the academic world in a teaching and research capacity or industrial and government research laboratories a …more
- HI
Doctoral Degree
Physiology
University of Virginia-Main Campus
ce-fc887d17-9d44-4a60-9011-c8389c857b71Last matched Jun 10, 2026
- VA
- 2 occupations
- CIP 26.0901