Wake Forest University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MS, PhD

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Physics doctoral program offers a comprehensive course of study in classical and modern physics, with intensive training in one of the frontier areas of modern research, including biophysics, nano-technology and materials physics, condensed matter physics, gravitation and particle physics and optical and laser physics. Our research facilities are state-of-the-art and Wake Forest Physics Department faculty are committed to developing their students as outstanding scientists and researchers.
Students have the opportunity to work with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized for their research efforts. Students can begin their research early and receive significant individual guidance from the faculty.
Strong interdisciplinary research efforts with other departments, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and the Wake Forest University Medical School and Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition, the department offers special programs in Structural & Computational Biophysics, Medical Physics, or joint MS with Computer Science.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999