PhysicsPhD

This doctoral program at South Dakota Mines, bolstered by its proximity to the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), provides unparalleled opportunities for advanced research into the fundamental principles of the universe. Our distinguished faculty lead doctoral candidates in groundbreaking studies of dark matter, neutrino physics, and the creation of chemical elements, along with advanced research in condensed matter and quantum materials. With a mission to prepare students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and national laboratories, our Ph.D. program is a gateway to leadership in the world of physics.

Physics at South Dakota Mines

Physics student

Program Highlights

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Featured Research

  • Calibrations for the improved search for dark matter with the LZ experiment​
  • The IceCube EPSCoR Initiative (IEI) - IceCube and the Data Revolution​
  • Theoretical study of angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy of Ga1-x MnxAs​
  • Power Over Fiber R&D for the DUNE Vertical Photon Detection System

Featured Courses

  • Electrodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Quantum Mechanic

Potential Careers

  • National Laboratories
  • High-performance computing
  • Industrial research
  • Electronics
  • Magnetic design engineer
  • Renewable energy
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The supportive academic environment, access to cutting-edge research facilities, and dedicated faculty were invaluable in helping me pursue my passion for experimental particle physics. South Dakota Mines provides the perfect balance of rigorous academics and a strong research community, making it an excellent place for graduate students to thrive.
Madan K Sharma Timalsina
PhD Physics


 

 

Requirements

Physics Department

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Physics

Credits

Course requirements: 36 credits
Research requirements: 36 credits
Total credits: 72

Application Deadline

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
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Program information

Program Requirements

TYPE
In-person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
  • Official English proficiency scores
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores not required
COST

 

Have more questions?

Physics MS/PhD:

Xinhua Bai
EEP 217

Meet Our Faculty
(605) 394-2361
Xinhua.Bai@sdsmt.edu

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