Stimulating instruction and research are hallmarks of the Department of Physics at Montana State University which has been educating creative and productive scientists since 1964.
Discover the earliest supernova, use nanomaterials to image cancer, measure the mass of the neutrino, or determine the structure of the web of our universe…
Our professors advise and collaborate with our graduate students, offering the personal attention necessary for students to reach their fullest potential. Physics graduate students have landed positions at highly-prestigious organizations.
One preeminent goal of the UWM Physics graduate education is to train and develop creative research scientists. The high faculty-to-student ratio encourages close social and professional contact between graduate students and faculty.
Our graduate program offers masters and doctoral degrees in both physics and astronomy; the physics MS requires a research thesis, while the astronomy MS can be course based.
The Washington University Department of Physics balances a rigorous academic environment with myriad opportunities for research, learning, and debate, alongside supportive resources that give each of our students the tools they need to thrive.
