Physics & Astronomy Pre-Apply Open House: November 8, 2025
On November 8, 2025, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm PST, the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UC Davis will host an online open house to introduce prospective graduate students to our PhD program. Students will be able to meet with faculty and current graduate students to learn about our graduate program, research, and life at UC Davis. To learn more about the event, or register, go here.
The UC Davis Department of Physics provides a dynamic and diverse environment for the training of graduate students. We have vibrant programs in condensed matter, high energy physics, string theory, cosmology, nuclear physics, complexity, and atomic/molecular/optics. Graduate students can also work in interdisciplinary research on planet formation, photonics, quantum devices, and quantum computing, so the opportunities for the motivated student are almost endless. Our graduate students go on to prestigious postdoctoral positions and excellent industry placements. The links at the left provide details of the program and the application process.
The Physics Department & UC Davis as a whole value diversity among students and faculty. Experiencing a variety of perspectives and interacting with colleagues from differing backgrounds is rewarding for our community and enhances our research and teaching missions. The department strives to maintain a respectful, inclusive environment where all students can flourish. As an APS Bridge Program member institution, we are committed to improving diversity in the physics community.
For information on campus-wide efforts to support diversity, go here.