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Students select physics at UB due to its blend of academic excellence and diversity. Through gaining a solid grounding in fundamental concepts and practical research experience, our alumni possess the essential skills to pursue careers requiring technical proficiency, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. The majority of our graduates secure positions as university professors, college instructors, or hold high-level technical and managerial roles across industrial, commercial, and research organizations.
The following supporting materials must be included as part of the online application:
Please request three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your past academic accomplishments and potential for future achievement. These letters must be submitted electronically. Further instructions are included in the online application. 
If you decide to request an official GRE score report to be sent to us from ETS, the University at Buffalo code is 2925, while the department code is 0808 (GRE only)