The Department of Physics at Stevens promotes the mission to continually advance students' understanding of the universe through undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a special emphasis on the fields of atomic, molecular and optical physics, photonics technology and quantum optics and quantum information science. Stevens researchers educate the next generation of physicists in fields such as graphene technologies, remote sensing, communications and quantum optics.

The physics master’s program prepares physics and applied physics students for an academic career path and the pursuit of a Ph.D. in physics, as well as a research-based career in industry. Physics students will build upon core concepts introduced within a physics undergraduate degree program, studying the fundamental branches of physics while simultaneously developing advanced mathematical and problem-solving skills. The program aims to establish general expertise in physics while also promoting critical thinking skills for multidisciplinary applications.

The physics Ph.D. program provides opportunities to study applications in diverse areas of technology and physical science and to gain insight into the latest experimental and theoretical innovations in the field.

Doctoral students benefit from our varied curriculum offerings, broad training in many areas of physics, highly specialized courses and an emphasis on independent research.

What sets Stevens apart is our focus on optical approaches to quantum information science. Ph.D. students conduct research alongside faculty who are leaders in their respective areas of the field. The program also provides access to local and regional research labs and the best clean rooms in the country.