Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Program in Physics & Astronomy at the
University of Southern California.
Our department has strong active research programs in the areas of cosmology, atomic and molecular physics, nano-bio science, quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, ultra-low temperature physics, laser physics (including quantum electronics and non-linear optics), elementary particle, space physics, and computational physics.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southern California offers graduate programs leading to three advanced degrees in physics: the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Master of Arts (M.A.).
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For further information about the graduate program contact:
Elena Pierpaoli
Graduate Admissions
physicsgradadmis@college.usc.edu
Richard Thompson
Graduate Advisor
physicsgradadvisor@college.usc.edu
Graduate Student Exam Information - for current students (USC hosts only)
Physics graduate student in front of the Seaver Science Center which houses most of the department's offices and laboratories.