Study Doctor of Philosophy in Physics - Astronomy at SUNY Stony Brook University in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences offers courses of study and research that normally lead to the Ph.D. degree. The M.A degree is awarded either as a terminal degree, or to students on the way to the Ph.D. degree. The Master of Science in Scientific Instrumentation (MSI) program is provided for those interested in instrumentation for physical research. The Master of Science in Quantum Information Science and Technology (MSQIST) prepares students to work in this rapidly growing area. A Master of Arts in Teaching program, from the School of Professional Development, is available for students seeking to teach physics in high schools. An Advanced Graduate Certificate in Accelerator Science is offered, which can be taken concurrently with a PhD or Masters degree.

Majors

Physical Biology
Astronomy

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$27,800.00 per year

Student Health insurance- 2,162.12

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

Stony Brook,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$27,800.00 per year

Student Health insurance- 2,162.12

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

Stony Brook,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

For admission to graduate study in Physics and Astronomy the following, in addition to the minimum Graduate School requirements, are required: A bachelors degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution. In the case of the M.Sc. in Quantum Information Science and Technology the degree must be in science and engineering, but need not be in physics or a closely related field. A minimum grade average of B in all undergraduate coursework, and B or better in the sciences and mathematics. Acceptance by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Graduate School.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.