博士 物理学课程为学生提供了在各种基础物理学领域进行研究的机会，例如凝聚态物理学，化学物理学，生物物理学，生物光子学，非电离辐射物理学，扫描隧道，小角度X射线和中子散射显微镜，理论粒子物理学，宇宙学，数学，计算物理学，半导体纳米结构，实验激光光谱，激光与组织的相互作用，等离子体物理学，辐射传递，天文学和天体物理学。如果学生选择与西南研究所空间科学与工程系的核心科学家一起工作，那么在空间天气，电离层-热球-平流层物理学，等离子层物理学，磁层物理学，日球物理学，彗星物理学，空间等领域将有很多机会物理仪器和计算
This PhD program provides a rigorous academic curriculum and outstanding research opportunities, preparing students to become leaders in their field. The Physics PhD program at UTSA is one of the fastest-growing programs in the state, ranking as the fifth largest graduate Physics program in Texas (according to the statistics of the American Institute of Physics). This program offers cutting-edge and diverse areas of research, as seen through collaboration with the Space Science Division of the Southwest Research Institute. Following commencement, 88% of graduates immediately found employment.<br>The Department of Physics and Astronomy, in partnership with the Southwest Research Institute, offers opportunities for advanced studies and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Physics. The Ph.D. in Physics is awarded to candidates who have displayed an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and demonstrated the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in their field of specialty.