The PhD program in Applied Physics, initiated in 1965, is typically three years (36 months) in length for full-time Department of the Air Force students, (beyond the M.S. degree) with a total of 36 to 60 credit hours plus dissertation. The program is under the supervision of the Department of Engineering Physics (ENP) with specializations available in lasers, optics and optical systems, optical processing, remote sensing and signature analysis, photonics, quantum information and sensing, chemical physics, transport theory, and nuclear engineering.
A program of study is largely determined by the areas and depth of knowledge required by the student in order to adequately carry out the research in his or her chosen specialization. These program requirements are embodied in the student's "approved program" and reflect departmental guidelines, as well as the school's doctoral degree requirements.
Degree Required: A Master’s degree in a Physical Science or Engineering
Test Required: GRE - 156V/160Q (within the last five years). GRE is desired, but waivable.
GPA Required: 3.50 (MS); 3.00 (BS)
USAF Education Codes: 8HYY, Physics, General; 8HCY, Atomic and Molecular Physics; 8HEY, Electromagnetism; 8HFY, Electronics; 8HHY, Engineering Physics; 8HKY, Nuclear Effects Physics; 8HLY, Nuclear Physics; 8HMY, Optics; 8HMJ, Lasers; 8HNY, Physics of Fluids (Plasmas); 8HOY, Solid State Physics; 8HFG, Physics, Semiconductor Devices; 8HMA, Physics, Atmosphere and Space Optics; 8HMH, Physics, Infrared, Incompressible Fluid Dynamics; 8HNJ, Plasma Physics; 8FDA, Aeronomy; 8FDD, Ionospheric Environment
Waivers to the above criteria may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, individuals whose academic credentials fall below any of the above criteria are encouraged to apply.
Program Outcomes
Upon graduation, each student will:
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Degree Type: Doctoral
Delivery Method: In-Residence
Degree Requirements
