Academics
The School of Physics offers programs of study leading to B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The School is comprised of 44 faculty members, 123 undergraduate majors (one of the largest programs in the United States) and 130 graduate students.
The Howey Physics Building is comprised of 26,000 sq. ft. of instructional space (classrooms and laboratories), 156,000 sq. ft. of research laboratory space, and adequate office space for faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and visitors.
Undergraduate Program
Prospective Students
- Admission Requirements
- Financial Aid
- Core Requirements
- Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate Admissions
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Current Students
- Program Information: Learn more about the Bachelors of Science in Physics and Applied Physics
- Scholarships: Scholarships available to Physics undergraduates
- Core Requirements: List of courses required to graduate with a degree in Physics
- Course Schedule: Recommended 4-year schedule of classes
- Astrophysics Concentration: for Physics majors with a particular interest in astrophysics
- Astrophysics Certificate: for non-Physics majors with a particular interest in astrophysics
- Information for Non-Majors: Information about transfer credit, lab make ups and exemptions, course overrides
- Intro Course Comparison: Comparison of Physics Currciula at GT
- Help desk: Information on tutoring at Clough Commons
- Advanced Labs: Website for advanced labs
- Course Syllabi (PDF): Subjects covered by each Physics course
- DegreeWorks: Use DegreeWorks to review past, present, and future academic coursework to evaluate which degree requirements are complete and which degree requirements are remaining
- Undergraduate research: Explore opportunities to conduct research in physics while getting your degree
- Summer Research Internships: Explore opportunities to participate in research labs over summer break
- Conference travel grants: Apply for travel funds from the College of Sciences
Graduate Program
Prospective Students
- Admissions Information
- Graduate Admissions
- Graduate Fellowships
- Financial Aid
- Life in Atlanta
- Contact Information
- Grad School Shopper
Current Students
- Research Opportunities: Explore the research groups in the School of Physics
- Graduate Handbook: Detailed information about our courses of study, degree requirements, financial support, administrative matters, facilities, etc.
- Physics Courses: A list of courses offered since 2007
- Thesis Template: Useful thesis template for graduating graduate students
- Scholarships: Scholarships available to Physics students
- Job Opportunities: Current job offerings
