Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Physics prepares you for research and development work or for graduate school. Graduates work in industry and government labs.
The degree leaves room for science and engineering electives plus free electives. You can use them to add a minor or aim at a specific career.
Undergraduate research
You can work in the department's theoretical and experimental labs for research credit. The department also hosts an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates site through the Advanced Materials Research Institute.
Honors in Physics
The department has an honors program for academically advanced students. The catalog lists how to qualify.
Start your master's early
Strong undergraduates can take up to 12 hours of graduate courses that count toward both the bachelor's and the master's. The Graduate School runs the accelerated master's program and reviews applications.
Learn about accelerated master's programs
Degree requirements
The course catalog is the official home for courses and the four-year plan.
Degree requirements and four-year plan
Possible career paths
- Research and development in industry
- Government labs
- Engineering
- Teaching
- Graduate school
How to apply
Apply through Undergraduate Admissions. If you're transferring, you can request a credit evaluation.
Faculty
Weillie Zhou
Professor of Physics and Materials Science, AMRI Adjunct Assoc. Prof. of Physics
C. Greg Seab
S. D. Leyda University Teaching Fellow, Professor
Ashok Puri
University Research Professor
Leszek Malkinski
Professor
Kendal Leftwich
Assistant Professor
Juliette Ioup
Professor
Silvia Gremes
Assistant Professor for Research