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The University of Pittsburgh's internationally
recognized Department of Physics and Astronomy
has been an important leader at the frontier of
science and, with 500 PhD alumni, has launched
many distinguished careers. Now, at the onset of
the 21st Century, the department is maintaining its
traditions of excellence and innovation while leading
the field in breakthroughs that promise an ever-
deeper understanding of the universe. From sub-nuclear
particles to the unimaginably large, from the
birth of the universe to the edge of technology - and
at the intersection of quantum and classical physics
- our faculty and students explore the fundamental
laws of nature. Students may expect to pursue research
that influences many fields, including biology, mathematics,
medicine, chemistry, engineering, and computer science.
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