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Program Overview
UMass Lowell's Ph.D. in Physics program is research-centric, preparing students for lifelong careers in academia, industry, national laboratories and entrepreneurship. The 60-credit-hour program incorporates advanced courses, comprehensive examination and a multi-year research component.
The Department offers a Ph.D. Degree in Physics with the following options:
- General Option
- Energy Engineering Option (in collaboration with Dept. of Chemical Engineering)
- Aerospace Sciences Option