Graduate Mission Statement

The objective of graduate work in physics is to prepare the student for continued professional and scholarly development as a physicist. The Physics Master of Science Degree Programs are designed to give the student advanced training in all fundamental areas of physics through formal courses and the options of some degree of specialization or participation in original research in one of a variety of projects directed by the faculty. The Doctor of Philosophy in Physics and Applied Physics Program combines the traditional elements of a science doctoral program with courses in specifically applied topics and internship in a technological environment. It is designed to produce highly trained professionals with a broad perspective of the subject which may prepare them equally well for careers in academic or in government or industrial laboratories. Current research in the department is conducted in the areas of condensed matter physics and materials science, nano-bio physics, astrophysics and space physics, high-energy physics, optics, and Physics education.

Prospective students please visit the UTA Graduate School and Graduate Catalog pages.

Undergraduate Mission Statement

The Department of Physics offers two Bachelors of Science Degree programs and a Bachelor of Arts Degree program. The Bachelor of Science Degree programs include one which prepares students for careers in science and technology and another for medical school preparation. The Bachelor of Arts Degree in physics is intended for those students who seek a broader education while retaining a firm foundation in physics. When combined with the required education courses, the Bachelor of Arts program is also appropriate for students interested in becoming school teachers. Students considering a physics major should schedule an appointment with an undergraduate physics departmental advisor to discuss their degree options and their career potential as physicists. Physics majors are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate in research projects under research faculty guidance. Students participating in these projects can gain extensive hands-on experience in a variety of research environments including condensed matter physics, nano-bio physics, astrophysics and space physics, optics, high energy, and computational physics. Undergraduate research assistants frequently receive financial awards. The faculty of the Physics Department encourages students who qualify to participate in the University Honors College. Scholarships may be offered every year to new students majoring in physics. There is also a new “fast-track” program for students to obtain a B. S. in Physics and M. S. in Materials Science and Engineering in approximately 5 years of study.

Prospective students please visit the UTA Admissions and Undergraduate Catalog pages.