Graduate Programs
The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers Physics, Astrophysics, and Biophysics tracks to the Ph.D., as well as a Ph.D. with Business option, see more details here. All programs are characterized by close interactions between faculty members and students. A course of study and research is designed specifically for the background and career objectives of each student. Except in exceptional circumstances, all students start in the Fall semester.
If you are interested in a Ph.D. and think that you too could benefit from an individualized program of research and study with the close personal attention of our faculty, we invite you to apply for admission and financial support. We only accept students requesting financial support to the PhD programs, with the MS degree typically earned as part of the PhD. Students accepted with funding are supported by Departmental teaching or research assistantship stipends of $29,000 for 12 months, plus full tuition.
Students only seeking the MS or MA may apply but will not receive financial support from TCU.
The nominal deadline for completion of the application for Fall is February 1st, though later applications may be considered.
Financial Support
Departmental teaching assistantship stipends of $29,000 are for 12 months, plus full tuition. Teaching assignments in undergraduate laboratories are typically to 2-3 sections (about 10 hours) per week. Additionally, some part-time and full-time research assistantships are available for qualified students working on faculty grantsGraduate Student Travel GrantsThe Graduate Student Travel Grant program provides funds to support graduate student travel to perform research. Students can apply for support once every academic year.
Texas Space Grant Consortium
TCU is a founding member of the Texas Space Grant Consortium, which has a program
of Graduate Fellowships for which qualified applicants to the Ph.D. program can apply.
Physics, Ph.D.
Courses & Requirements
Physics/Astrophysics Option, (Ph.D.)
Physics/Biophysics Option, (Ph.D.)
Physics/Business Option, (Ph.D.)
Physics, MA
Courses & Requirements
Physics, MS
Courses & Requirements