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Physics and AstronomyDoctor of Philosophy

Total Credits

54

Program Graduation Requirements

Students should meet with their advisor at the beginning of each semester to plan their Program of Study. The following are requirements for all students.

  • Comprehensive Exam

  • Form Supervisory Committee

  • Graduate Core Courses

  • Electives

  • Minimum 30 Credit Hours of Core Course Work and Electives

  • Extra Preparatory Courses (optional)

  • Program of Study Approval

  • Qualifying Exam

  • Milestone Master’s degree (recommended)

  • Thesis Research (eg. PHYS 7970, 14 credit hours, minimum)

  • Thesis Defense

Note: To pass a course for credit toward a Ph.D. in Physics requires a grade of B or better. In addition, to receive graduate credit, the course number must be 5000 or above.

Additional requirements may apply. More information about the degree programs can be found at https://www.physics.utah.edu/graduate-programs/.