In the spirit of our motto, Pax et Lux (“Peace and Light”), Tufts University faculty and students work together as active global citizens, illuminating each other and the world.
Our deep engagement with research informs much of the teaching that takes place here. As scientists, we look to the coming years with a sense of excitement. The scientific questions we face — dark energy, dark matter, the search for a fundamental theory 'beyond the standard model', developing a deeper understanding of biophysical systems such as the brain — have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos and our role in it.
The Graduate Programs offer a range of graduate-level courses and research opportunities in astronomy, chemical physics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, elementary particle physics, quantum information, and Physics Education at both the MS and Ph.D. level. Our faculty have international reputations in a broad range of subjects, and collaborations between department members and members of other departments with differing research interests are common. Close interaction between faculty and students is the norm.
As an MS student, you will hone your ability to use advanced mathematics to model, describe and analyze physical phenomena. You will deepen your understanding of fundamental areas of physics, including Classical Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, and Quantum Mechanics. Students who complete a master’s thesis will also conduct original research and develop valuable communication skills to present scientific ideas and results effectively, orally, and in writing, to professional colleagues.
As a doctoral student, you will deepen your understanding of fundamental areas of physics, including Classical Mechanics, Electricity, Magnetism, and Quantum Mechanics, as well as a selected specialized area, including the tools and techniques of research in the field. You will carry out independent, original research and hone your ability to communicate scientific ideas and results effectively. The doctoral programs culminate in a dissertation that contributes to the literature.
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