Graduate Student Success

Our Physics Ph.D. and M.S. degree programs are designed to advance your research career and deepen your scientific expertise. At K-State, graduate students conduct high-impact research alongside renowned faculty across core disciplines, supported by dedicated academic leadership and campus resources.

Areas of Research Excellence

Our graduate programs offer specialized research opportunities in:

• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

• Cosmology

• High Energy Physics

• Soft, Condensed, and Biological Matter Physics

• Physics Education Research (PER)

 

Graduate Support & Navigation

• Academic Advising

Partner with the department's graduate program director and coordinator to navigate degree requirements, select classes, and stay on track for graduation.

• Resources

Find essential department, Graduate School, and University resources below to help navigate your degree progress:

• • Physics: Access departmental policies, preliminary exam procedures, and Program of Study guidelines.
  • Graduate School: Explore new student onboarding info, the official Graduate Handbook, and required degree forms.
  • University: Access the academic course catalog, class schedules, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

• Physics Graduate Student Council

Connect with your student leadership body, participate in departmental decision-making, attend social events, and engage in peer mentoring.