Physics seeks to discover How Things Work, and Why, using advanced mathematical, analytical, and technical means. Students of Physics experience the thrill of discovery while gaining tremendously marketable skills. Our faculty, nationally and internationally known researchers, welcome undergraduate and graduate student participation in research.
The University of Cincinnati was the first institution west of the Appalachian mountains to offer a PhD in Physics. We are located just north of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, a scenic city of "Seven Hills" nestled in the Ohio River Valley with a remarkable range of cultural and recreational activities.
Our undergraduate program is small and friendly, an oasis in a large institution. Our flexible BS and BA degrees prepare students for a variety of careers. Independent research is required for the degree; many take this opportunity to work with faculty on forefront research, and the majority go on to highly ranked PhD programs.
Our graduate program focuses mainly on the PhD. In addition to the research areas inside the department, interdisciplinary options in chemistry, medical imaging, physics education, and engineering are available.
Department of Physics
University of Cincinnati
400 Geology/Physics Bldg.
PO Box 210011
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0011
Ph: (513) 556-0501
December 6, 2024
News media highlight a paper co-written by UC physicists that outlines the next 10 years of research into some of the tiniest known particles. Upcoming experiments could unlock secrets to the origins of the universe.
December 5, 2024
University of Cincinnati Professor Alexandre Sousa in a new paper outlined the next 10 years of global research into the behavior of neutrinos, particles so tiny that they pass through virtually everything by the trillions every second at nearly the speed of light.
April 9, 2024
UC's Physics Department took students to Blue River Memorial Park in Shelbyville, Indiana, to witness the solar eclipse in the path of totality.
