Physics & Astronomy

Welcome!

Whether you are thinking of applying to graduate school in Physics at BYU or are currently a graduate student in the department, this page is meant to compile links that will be useful to you. There are about 30 graduate students in the Physics Department carrying out research in a large number of areas with faculty advisers both inside and outside the department. Our graduates go on to jobs in many areas of physics and outside the field of physics.

You will find the Program Information section most helpful to you. Many of the links are designed to bring together in one place the information you will typically need. This is an evolving site, so please let us know if there is other information that you would like to see linked on this site. We have tried to include the basic information about requirements, research groups, and assistantships.

You should start by exploring the links to the left under Prospective Students, and you can learn details about our program under Program Information. These sections answer some of the basic questions about the program and how you can apply to the Physics graduate program (including our requirements).

Generally our applications are reviewed in January and February. Most admission letters are sent starting at the middle of February continuing until March 15. For all those that have been admitted, your acceptance of our offer of admission is expected by April 15. If you need more information, please contact the Physics office and they can put you in contact with appropriate faculty members.

J. Ward Moody Graduate Coordinator

Diann Sorenson Graduate Secretary

Ross Spencer Department Chair

Kent Gee Admissions Committee

John Colton Admissions Committee