Our graduate program is exciting and fulfilling. We typically have about 70 graduate students, of whom a sizeable number are women. Over the last decade we have graduated proportionally more women Ph.D.'s than most institutions in the country. Our program is large enough to be quite diverse yet small enough so that every student receives a great deal of individual attention. A two-year masters program is also available for those who choose not to pursue the doctorate.
Students have a wide range of choices for their graduate research.
There are a number of ongoing interdisciplinary programs including ones in medical physics and in engineering. We have close relationships with the engineering departments, the other basic science departments and with the College of Medicine. Incoming students are a continuing source of stimulation and inspiration to the faculty. The department and the faculty are very informal and the faculty is easily accessible and always available for discussions with students. New students are encouraged to visit with as many of the faculty as possible to explore different research areas.