Our innovative curriculum that integrates theory and hands-on design experience will prepare you for the current and future needs of our global society. Learn more about our research, internships, and what it is like to be a student in Physics at The Catholic University of America.
In the heart of Washington, D.C., Catholic University’s Department of Physics offers unique opportunities and unparalleled access to the nation’s top scientific research institutions: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL), the Jefferson Lab, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Our Department offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a strong commitment to high-quality graduate education and world-class physics research. Our faculty and students work in both on-campus laboratories and with collaborations outside the department.
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Meet our faculty and staff, and read about their cutting-edge research.
Learn MoreFaculty research specializations in the Department of Physics span several branches of both theoretical and experimental physics. Many of our faulty are actively engaged in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Heliophysics research, especially through our unique partnership with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
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At The Catholic University of America, our Department of Physics is dedicated to the pursuit of scientific discovery and the formation of future leaders in research, education, and service. Rooted in a strong intellectual tradition, we advance physics through rigorous scholarship, innovative teaching, and a deep commitment to the common good.
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