物理学哲学博士

物理学和天文学的研究生学习是高度个性化的。该部门不提供博士学位。天文学，但学生可以攻读博士学位。物理学的副学士学位和天文学博士学位。物理学的哲学博士课程要求至少72 sh的研究生学分。对于有兴趣在天文学博士学位方面工作的学生，该系提供了一个可选的天文学子计划，包括博士学位。物理学专业。希望攻读博士学位的研究生 物理学的学生必须通过物理的所有主要领域的高级本科课程的资格考试。考试只能在春季学期开始之前每年进行一次。学生必须在爱荷华大学的研究生课程的第四学期开始之前通过资格考试。在物理上的研究生成绩考试（GR
The doctoral degree in physics may be completed with an emphasis in physics, or through the Astronomy Track, with an emphasis in astronomy. The degree requirements are similar for the two tracks but the specific coursework requirements differ. Students who follow the Astronomy Track will receive a designation on their final transcript indicating that they have been awarded the Ph.D. in Physics (Astronomy). Graduate study in physics and astronomy is highly individualized. The department does not offer a Ph.D. in astronomy, but students may pursue a Ph.D. in physics with an astronomy subprogram and a dissertation in astronomy. Each entering graduate student is assigned a faculty advisor, who assists in preparing a plan of study and in guiding the student's progress