We offer programs of study leading to B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Our school is comprised of more than 40 faculty members, as well as more than 350 undergraduate majors (one of the largest programs in the United States) and more than 120 graduate students.
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Undergraduate Program
An undergraduate degree from the School of Physics is a window to an incredible world of exploration and application. The School of Physics offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics, Applied Physics and Astrophysics.
The undergraduate physics degree is broad based with an initial emphasis on core topics such as classical and quantum mechanics, thermal physics, and electromagnetism. This is followed by a range of more specialized courses including atomic, solid state, optical, nuclear and particle physics; biophysics, astrophysics, computational physics and relativity. Applied physics students add several lab courses to put their physics training into practice. Both majors allow for an optional concentration in the physics of living systems.
The astrophysics major provides comprehensive and rigorous training in the fundamental processes and laws that govern planetary systems, stars, galaxies, and the Universe. In addition to these core topics, the degree includes training in computational techniques and data analysis that can be applied to a variety of disciplines.
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BS/MS Program
The Georgia Tech College of Sciences BS/MS degree program enables highly motivated students with strong academic credentials to earn a Bachelor of Science in Physics or Applied Physics and a Master of Science in Physics. The BS/MS program prepares students for competitive career placements with higher earning potentials as well as competitive admission to Ph.D. and professional programs. Thesis and non-thesis options are offered for the BS/MS program. Undergraduates with a significant amount of AP/IB/dual enrollment credits are highly encouraged to apply to the BS/MS program.
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Graduate Program
The graduate curriculum in the School of Physics provides the background and training needed to conduct and complete high quality, world-recognized research.
Moreover, owing to the experiences we offer for supervised teaching of undergraduate laboratory courses, graduate students from diverse backgrounds develop into creative physicists who can function effectively in educational, industrial or government laboratory settings.
Successful completion of the Ph.D. program in Physics requires (a) completion of course work, (b) participation in seminars and Special Problems, (c) acceptance into Ph.D. candidacy, and (d) thesis research.
The School of Physics also participates in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Quantitative Biosciences (QBioS) that enables the discovery of scientific principles underlying the dynamics, structure, and function of living systems. Interested applicants with an undergraduate physics background should apply for the QBioS Ph.D. program, but with Physics as the Home School.
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Student Organizations
- Society of Physics Students
- Graduate Association of Physicists
- Women in Physics
- More organizations for College of Sciences students
Our Home
The Howey Physics Building is comprised of 26,000 square feet of instructional space (classrooms and laboratories), 156,000 square feet of research laboratory space, and office space for faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and visitors. Learn more about us and the history of the School of Physics.
