Physics, PhD

The PhD in Physics at the University of Windsor immerses students in original research and develops them to an internationally competitive level of scholarly achievement. The doctoral program builds on broad graduate-level physics knowledge to provide advanced research training and scientific communication skills, with faculty research concentrated in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, materials science, and biomedical physics. Applicants must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 77% over the last two years of full-time study, including all graduate coursework completed. A GRE Advanced Physics Test score is recommended for all applicants. Doctoral candidates undertake an original research project under faculty supervision, culminating in a dissertation. Fall admission deadlines are May 1 for domestic and U.S. applicants and February 1 for international applicants, with earlier deadlines for applicants wishing to be considered for external scholarships. Graduates pursue research and academic careers in physics as well as roles in applied research settings outside academia.