Rutgers University Department of Physics and Astronomy

2009-10 Handbook for Physics and Astronomy Graduate Students

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Program Descriptions and Degree Requirements

The Rutgers Graduate Program in Physics and Astronomy offers several advanced degree programs in physics as described below. Faculty advisors, and faculty and student mentors are assigned to all students upon their arrival at Rutgers. At a later stage their research supervisor becomes their faculty advisor. The advisor discusses course selections and signs all the appropriate forms, but consultation about more general physics topics is encouraged. For more information students should consult the Graduate Director, their advisor, or their mentors.

• Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Physics
• Introduction
• Examination Requirements
• Ph.D. Candidacy (Qualifying) Examination
• Ph.D. Final Examination
• Course Requirements
• Research Requirements
• Recommended Normal Programs of Study
• English Language Studies
• Admission
• Seminars and Colloquia
• Student Academic Appeals
• M.S. Degrees
• Master of Science degree
• Course and Thesis Requirements
• M.S. Examination
• Financial Support
• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree
• Master of Science for Teachers (MST) degree
• Non-matriculated Students

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Revised September, 2009