Our graduate program is designed to solidify your command of the concepts and methods of the discipline through course work and research. You will participate in state-of-the-art research early on, work closely with a faculty member, and gain personal research experience and a deep understanding of a particular subfield. Your education culminates in the completion of a Ph.D. dissertation based on an original piece of research. The Duke graduate program in physics equips promising students from all over the world with the skills and experience to perform cutting-edge scientific research in physics. Our admissions process is very competitive. We usually admit about 50 students from over 250 applicants from all over the world each year. Our students go on to become the next generation of leading teachers, scholars, researchers and professionals.