The Physics B.S. program prepares students for a wide variety of careers and professions by providing a universal skill set in quantitative problem solving, analytical reasoning, and mathematical modeling. Students hone these skills by investigating the fundamental laws of nature and exploring deep questions about the properties of matter, the origin and fate of the universe, and nature of space and time.
The Physics B.S. program is designed to meet the diverse needs of physics majors by offering four concentrations: a general physics concentration designed to prepare students for graduate studies and three career-oriented concentrations. All bachelor’s students will take the physics core of foundational and upper division courses. Further advanced courses are determined by the choice of concentration.
General Physics concentration: A traditional physics B.S. program designed for students continuing to graduate school or pursuing a career in STEM.
Health Science concentration: For students pursuing a career in the medical professions. Beyond the physics core curriculum, students take additional courses in biology and chemistry. The curriculum has been chosen to satisfy medical school and other health-oriented program requirements
Quantitative Finance concentration: Prepares students for careers in finance and investing. Contains additional coursework in finance and computer science, with a capstone course in econophysics.
Applied/Computational concentration: For students interested in pursuing a career in engineering or computer/information systems. Students will take an applied physics course and the full suite of introductory computer science courses.
