Information for graduate students

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The Department of Physics at Oregon State University offers degree programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Physics, the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Physics, the Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Applied Physics. The M.S. in Applied Physics includes the Professional M.S. Degree program.

Information for prospective graduate students

• Introduction to our graduate program
• How to apply
• Visiting OSU Physics
• Frequently asked questions
• Course schedule for PhD students

Departmental policies for graduate students

• PhD program requirements
• MS Physics program
• Professional MS program
• MS Applied Physics
• Requirements for satisfactory progress
• Comprehensive Examination Policies
• Oral Preliminary Examination Policies
• Graduate Committees

Awards for graduate students

• Ben and Elaine Whiteley Materials Research Endowment Fund
• Department of Physics Graduate Research Award
• Peter Fontana Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Information for current graduate students

• Learning Outcomes for the PhD program
• Learning Outcomes for the MS program
• Form to report meeting results
• Form to schedule meeting
• OSU Graduate School
• Responsible Conduct of Research (OSU Office of Research Integrity)
• FERPA training
• TA Resources
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career profiles and statistics from Compadre/APS
• Women in Physics (also contains links to job listings and resume posting sites)
• Comprehensive Exams/Solutions From Previous Years
• Formula Sheet SI units; Gaussian units
• New Graduate Orientation Schedule