Physics

MS, PhD

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University offers the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in physics. The MS program has a thesis and non-thesis option. This program provides a great opportunity for students who want a research career in physics, astronomy or closely related fields, those who want to be expert teachers of these subjects, or those students who want broad-based technical expertise for other careers. While working on their degrees, physics and astronomy graduate students get paid for their work, and get tuition waivers.

After graduation, our M.S. and Ph.D. recipients take many career paths. Some are faculty in research universities, some in teaching colleges. Others work in research positions, or in other capacities, in national labs (for NASA, the Department of Energy, in National Observatories, or the US Navy or Air Force, in the USA) or private companies.

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World-renowned physicist to lecture at Clemson University

Physicist Antony Valentini will present his lecture, "Quantum Mechanics and Reality: the Schism in Physics," at this year's Sobczyk Public Lecture, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Tillma...read more

Clemson Physics Professor Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research

Clemson University physics professor Terry Tritt has been recognized with the 2008 Governor's Award for Excellence in Scientific Research.

In announcing the award, South Caro...read more