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Program in Philosophical Foundations of Physics
Degree Programs:
Full-Time/Part-Time: Free-Standing M.A.
Chair:
Carol
Rovane, Ph.D.
712B Philosophy
Tel:
212.854.8618
Program Director (Philosophy):
David
Albert,
Ph.D.
706 Philosophy
Tel:
212.854.3519
Program Director (Physics):
Allan
Blaer,
Ph.D.
Tel:
212.854.3262
Director of Graduate Studies:
Achille
Varzi,
Ph.D.
702 Philosophy
Tel:
212.854.3531
The Departments of Physics
and Philosophy
jointly offer a Master’s degree in the Philosophical Foundations of
Physics. The program is designed to meet the needs of gifted students who are
intrigued by, and want to participate in, the growing scholarly interest in the
relationship between the philosophy of science and the foundations of physics.
The program draws on the diverse strengths of Columbia University
and the surrounding metropolitan area in physics, the foundations of physics, the
philosophy of physics, and the philosophy of science. Among the first of its
kind in the U.S.,
the program is suitable for bright students with undergraduate degrees in
either physics or philosophy who aspire to do original research in the
conceptual and philosophical foundations of modern physics. Students who
successfully complete the program may apply to a Ph.D. program in either
physics or philosophy and, thereafter, to pursue a career in research; however,
the program is also very useful to students whose future plans involve teaching
or science journalism.
Special Admission Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed below, all students must submit
1 official transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a
Statement of Academic Purpose, a writing sample (a course paper, term
paper, etc.) and 3 letters of evaluation from academic sources. All
international students whose native language is not English or whose
undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official
language is not English, must submit scores of the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS. For more information, refer to our Admissions Information and Frequently Asked Questions pages.
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DEGREE:
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Master's Only
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Deadline for Fall Admission
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April 15
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Deadline for Spring Admission
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November 15: part-time study only
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Resume/CV
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yes
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Writing Sample
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yes*
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GRE General
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yes
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GRE Subject
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no
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Miscellaneous
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none
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Candidates should have taken at least two undergraduate courses in philosophy and 24 points of physics.
* No more than 20 pages on physics, philosophy or the philosophy of science.
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