Department of Physics and Astronomy

The University of Georgia Department of Physics and Astronomy offers undergraduate degrees in Astrophysics and Physics. It also offers comprehensive graduate degrees at both the Masters and Doctorate levels.

Undergraduate Degrees
Students in the BS in Astrophysics degree program will learn the fundamental study of physics with observational astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasis is placed on applying theory to current astronomical and astrophysical problems and on individual research. Students in the BS in Physics degree program will learn the foundational theories of classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics. 

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Graduate Degrees
The graduate program degrees have two main goals: Achieving a broad background in Physics through coursework and seminars, and developing independent research skills through the completion of an original thesis project.

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Centers and Programs

The Center for Simulational Physics

https://www.csp.uga.edu/

The Center for Simulational Physics is unique in its approach to the investigation of physical systems. Many fascinating physical phenomena defy analysis by traditional approaches,...

The Small Satellite Research Lab

http://smallsat.uga.edu/

The Small Satellite Research Laboratory (SSRL) is developing and launching new and innovative technologies into space by utilizing the CubeSat platform, a small-scale satellite that is designed for rapid iteration and development (~3 years)...

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Students work on computers in a lab at Boyd Research and Education Center. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA)

Transforming education with technology

Grant-funded projects enhance student learning through immersive, interactive experiences
Elaine M. Gammon at poster session at the GA Capitol where she was invited to earlier this semester

Congratulations to Elaine M. Gammon a class of 2025 undergraduate Astrophysics student for the Presidential Award of Excellence!

Congratulations to Elaine M. Gammon a class of 2025 undergraduate Astrophysics student of Physics & Astronomy department for being selected by Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and Dean Anna Stenport to receive the Presidential Award of Excellence!
Dr. Craig Wiegert with our Undergraduate Majors.

2025 Undergraduate Awards

Each Spring, the department of Physics and Astronomy hosts a pizza party and award ceremony to honor and celebrate with our undergraduate majors. It's a special event to honor our students with their friends and families. 
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Our Associated Centers

QSEP

Advancing quantum technologies at the University of Georgia.

University of Georgia Quantum Science and Engineering Program

 The QSEP’s unique combination of capabilities includes novel experimental and simulational techniques in nano and quantum materials, optics and plasmonics, new types of scanning probe microscopies, innovative expertise in materials synthesis and crystal growth, state-of-the-art imaging and spectroscopy characterization methods, and contemporary theoretical and computational methods. Combined with novel high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy capabilities, the Center for Simulational Physics (CSP) at UGA opens a unique opportunity to exploit the power of state-of-the-art Monte Carlo and other simulational tools for application in QSEP. In addition, various expertise/visitors/research skills as well as rich collection of computational tools of the CSP will bring an invaluable addition to the proposed program. 

Our Graduate Program

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The University of Georgia Department of Physics and Astronomy offers comprehensive graduate degrees at both the Masters and Doctorate levels. Both degree programs have two main goals: Achieving a broad background in Physics or Physics and Astronomy through coursework and seminars, and developing independent research skills through the completion of an original thesis project.

Graduate Spotlight


Ashwin Thapa Magar

Graduate Student