$close

Filters

See Results

6 PhD Programs in Theoretical Physics

Scroll to programs
$arrow_down
  • ›
  • PhD ›
  • Theoretical Physics

A PhD is a degree that recognizes a student’s mastery of a field of study. Those who obtain a Doctor of Philosophy degree may be eligible to become university professors or scientists. Independent research is required, and students are expected to complete a thesis that can range from 80,000-100,000 words. What is a PhD in Theoretical Physics? By predicting natural phenomena and rationalizin… Read more

A PhD is a degree that recognizes a student’s mastery of a field of study. Those who obtain a Doctor of Philosophy degree may be eligible to become university professors or scientists. Independent research is required, and students are expected to complete a thesis that can range from 80,000-100,000 words.

What is a PhD in Theoretical Physics? By predicting natural phenomena and rationalizing scientific theories, those who earn this degree learn the process of using mathematical models and abstractions of physical objects to understand physics. Courses may cover topics such as relativity, cosmology, and string theory. Scholars will likely explore scientific boundaries and may develop theories of their own.

There are many benefits of receiving a PhD in Theoretical Physics. Program participants learn how to use mathematics to conduct lab tests, and they learn how to identify natural phenomena. Students can learn how to be problem solvers in any situation.

The cost of a PhD degree can vary. Because it takes 3-4 years to complete the needed requirements of a Doctor of Philosophy degree, the price can increase. The location of the college or university can make costs fluctuate as well.

Theoretical physics has been a part of society for centuries. Some modern careers may include theoretical design scientist, optomechanical engineer, or physicist. Many graduates decide to join postdoctoral research projects that give them lab experience and can help them find better job opportunities. Staff data scientists, project scientists, and research supervisors are possible careers. Theoretical research scientists apply their knowledge to industrial applications and is a conceivable position for those with a PhD degree.

Because of the many universities and colleges worldwide, countless scholars are able to access PhD programs wherever they are. Many colleges offer online programs for those interested in a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

Other options within this field of study: 
Read less
Other options within this field of study: 
$format_list_bulleted Filters
Sort by:
Recommended Latest Title

Quantitative Biosciences PhD program

Featured
Read More
Graduate School of Biosciences Munich
Munich, Germany

QBM seeks to train a cohort of young scientists who, while firmly anchored in their home discipline, are well versed in multiple approaches and styles of thought. The goal is ... +

Featured
QBM seeks to train a cohort of young scientists who, while firmly anchored in their home discipline, are well versed in multiple approaches and styles of thought. The goal is for the students to get comfortable in communicating across traditional boundaries, especially across the divide between experiment and quantitative theory – to become, in effect, scientifically bi- or multilingual. To this end, the school offers an integrated interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that consists of three main components: -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics

Featured
Read More
Pavol Jozef Safarik University Faculty of Science
Košice, Slovakia

The Ph.D. program in Theoretical Physics covers the research of physical properties of solid-state systems, phase transitions and critical phenomena in diverse magnetic system ... +

Featured
The Ph.D. program in Theoretical Physics covers the research of physical properties of solid-state systems, phase transitions and critical phenomena in diverse magnetic systems, theoretical investigation of skyrmions, ab initio study of electron structures of new functional materials, investigation of developed turbulence, percolation phenomena and chemical interactions, applications of statistical mechanics in geostatistics and data reconstruction. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Sep 2022
31 May 2022
Campus
 

PhD in Theoretical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Featured
Read More
Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Prague, Czech Republic

The program offers training in theoretical physics, astronomy, and astrophysics. The graduate acquires a wide range of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in solvin ... +

Featured
The program offers training in theoretical physics, astronomy, and astrophysics. The graduate acquires a wide range of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in solving difficult physical problems. A graduate of astronomy gains also experimental skills, all graduates manage a variety of numerical and computational methods. In addition to mathematical methods, graduates also get a physical intuition that is extremely important in scientific research and for the solution of unexpected technical obstacles and problems. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Oct 2022
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Earn a scholarship worth up to $10,000

Discover the options our scholarship can give you.
Apply Now

PH.D. - International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics

Read More
International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics
Frankfurt, Germany +1 More

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Subcellular Architecture and Dynamics (IMPRS-CBP) is an international doctoral training program hosted by the Max Planc ... +

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Subcellular Architecture and Dynamics (IMPRS-CBP) is an international doctoral training program hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics, Goethe University Frankfurt, and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. -
PhD
Full-time
3 - 4 years
English
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Physics

Read More
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, USA

The physics graduate program at Bryn Mawr College offers graduate students academic excellence, exciting research opportunities, and competitive financial support in a distinc ... +

The physics graduate program at Bryn Mawr College offers graduate students academic excellence, exciting research opportunities, and competitive financial support in a distinctive environment where shared intellectual work thrives in a liberal arts college setting. -
PhD
English
Campus
 

Physics and Astronomy

Read More
University of Southern California
South Los Angeles, USA

Faculty in the USC Dornsife College’s Department of Physics and Astronomy observe the most elemental forms of nature and how they behave in both inner and outer space. From el ... +

Faculty in the USC Dornsife College’s Department of Physics and Astronomy observe the most elemental forms of nature and how they behave in both inner and outer space. From electrons to galaxies, faculty scientists explore the structure of matter and how it organizes itself. -
PhD
English
 

$format_list_bulleted Filters
Sort by:
Recommended Latest Title
No programs meet your search criteria. Please refine your filters.