PhysicsMS, PhD
Bolstered by its proximity to the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), the nation’s leading site for underground nuclear and particle physics, the M.S. and Ph.D. program at South Dakota Mines provides unique opportunities for research into the underlying principles of the natural world. Our internationally recognized faculty lead students in searches for the dark matter of the universe, studies of the nature of the neutrino and the origin of the chemical elements, as well as research into condensed matter, e.g. phase transitions in ferroelectric and magnetic materials or quantum materials. For more on the departmental research click here.
The mission of the physics M.S. and Ph.D. program is to provide students with quality graduate instruction and research experiences that will prepare them for various career options in academia, industry, and at national labs.
Requirements for MS and PhD
Application InstructionsRequirements
Successful applicants typically have a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleGeneral and Physics GREs recommended but not required
Bachelor’s Degree
- Physics or other related discipline
- Students without a physics degree should contact the program coordinator (Dr. Xinhua Bai, Xinhua.Bai@sdsmt.edu) before applying.
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Related Links
Department of Physics
Recent Positions
- Engineer, I.I. Stanley Incorporated
- NESAP Fellow, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Senior Professional Staff I, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
- Magnetic Design Engineer, BH Electronics
- Post-doctoral Researcher, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Staff Scientist, Sanford Underground Research Facility
Possible Industries
- Academia
- National Laboratories
- High-performance Computing
- Industrial Research
- Electronics
The supportive academic environment, access to cutting-edge research facilities, and dedicated faculty were invaluable in helping me pursue my passion for experimental particle physics. South Dakota Mines provides the perfect balance of rigorous academics and a strong research community, making it an excellent place for graduate students to thrive.
