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The Catholic University of America's Doctor of Philosophy in Physics program offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for advanced research and academic careers. The program provides in-depth training in both theoretical and experimental physics, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as astrophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and space weather. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and close mentorship from experienced faculty. Located in Washington, D.C., the program also offers unique opportunities for research partnerships with leading institutions like NASA and the National Institutes of Health. Join us to advance your knowledge and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics.

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The Doctorate of Philosophy in Physics program is a 53-credit-hour plus dissertation degree program.

The curriculum for The Catholic University of America's Doctor of Philosophy in Physics program requires candidates to complete 53 semester hours of coursework, with at least 35 of those hours in physics. Core courses include advanced studies in topics such as thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and electrodynamics. Additionally, students must pass both written and oral comprehensive examinations after approximately two years of study and complete a dissertation that presents original research in their field of specialization.

$1,650 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.