About Physics in Stony Brook University
The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences offers courses of study and research that normally lead to the Ph.D. degree. The M.A degree is awarded either as a terminal degree, or to students on the way to the Ph.D. degree. The Master of Science in Scientific Instrumentation program is provided for those interested in instrumentation for physical research. A Master of Arts in Teaching program, from the School of Professional Development, is available for students seeking to teach physics in high schools. An Advanced Graduate Certificate in Accelerator Science is offered, which can be taken concurrently with a PhD or Masters degree.
Students may find opportunities in various areas of physics not found in the department or in related disciplines at Stony Brook in such programs as Medical Physics, Chemical Physics, Atmospheric and Climate Modeling, Materials Science and at Brookhaven National Laboratory or Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
The entire faculty participates in teaching a rich curriculum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional development courses, including many courses on special topics of current interest. PhD and MSI students must fulfill one year of teaching. PhD students are encouraged to participate in research as early as possible and to begin their thesis research no later than the beginning of their third year. The typical length of time to the Ph.D. is four to six years, whereas the Master's in Scientific Instrumentation is a two-year program that involves a thesis project in instrumentation design or development. The minimum time to earn the M.A. degree is two semesters and one Summer, but it usually takes two years.
The Stony Brook Physics graduate program has been highly ranked in national surveys for the quality of its graduate program, its faculty, and the impact of its published research. It strives to make a graduate education in physics intellectually stimulating and educationally rewarding.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
Stony Brook University Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1957 |
| Type |
Public |
| Location |
Stony Brook, New York |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Annual Endowment |
233.9 million USD |
| Acceptance Rate |
42% |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
53% |
| Students to Faculty ratio |
UG - 19:1
PG -18:1 |
| Mid 50% range for high school GPA |
91-97 |
| Average 50% of SAT Math |
640-750 |
| Mid 50% of ACT |
26-32 |
| English Language Proficiency Score |
TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent |
| Work-Study Program |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
Stony Brook University Cost of Attendance
It is highly recommended and recommended that overseas students studying in the United States have a budget estimate. The same is provided here for the students' convenience.
| Type of Expenditure |
Cost (in USD, per year) |
| Tuition Fee |
24,940 |
| Additional Fee |
3,260 |
| International Student Fee |
100 |
| Health Insurance |
657 to 920 |
| Room |
9,354 |
| Meals |
5,352 |
| Books and Supplies |
900 |
| Transportation |
500 |
| Personal Expenses |
1,368 |
