Our research activities cover the range from constituents of matter at the subatomic and molecular levels to solar/stellar astrophysics and the evolution of active galaxies. Our CHARA Array is the largest optical/IR interferometer in the world.
Our distinctive combination of strong academic programs, outstanding teaching, and a diverse student body make the College a unique destination for those seeking excellence in education, research, and entrepreneurship.
Our department is large enough for countless research opportunities and small enough for personal mentoring that will help you find the career path that is right for you.
The Boston University Physics Department offers a PhD in Physics while providing its graduate students with a wide range of research opportunities in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics.
Ranked among the top 20 in the nation by the prestigious National Research Council, the Graduate Studies Program in the Department of Physics is the perfect next step in your academic career.
The Physics Graduate Program offers a comprehensive education in physics and opportunities to engage in experimental and theoretical research with internationally recognized groups using state-of-the-art techniques and instrumentation.
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.
Welcome to a community where you are encouraged to explore, a place where answering important questions and finding solutions to our most pressing challenges is just what we do. Our students & faculty are working together to build a better future.