Physics Major, B.A

专业介绍

Everything around you is influenced or governed by physics. Physics seeks to understand the fundamental workings of the universe, from the smallest particles like neutrinos to the vast structure of the cosmos. It unveils the underlying principles governing the world around us and serves as the cornerstone of all natural sciences, including chemistry, biology, oceanography, and geography.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a range of degree tracks tailored to various interests and career paths:

• B.A. Tracks
  • Physics
  • Astronomy
  • Computational Physics
  • Energy
  • Engineering Physics
  • Medical and Biological Physics
  • Quantitative Finance
• B.S. Tracks
  • Physics 
  • Astrophysics

These tracks align with diverse employment opportunities for physics graduates, spanning high schools, government laboratories, financial institutions, medical facilities, data science, and high-tech industries.

Upon graduation, approximately 50 percent of physics bachelors transition directly into the workforce, while others pursue advanced degrees in physics, medical physics, business, law, or computer science.

Opt for a B.A. degree if you seek to blend your passion for physics with complementary disciplines such as computer science, environmental science, biophysics, medicine, engineering, or finance.

Consider a B.S. degree if you intend to pursue graduate study in physics, astronomy, or a related field, or a career practicing physics.

Due to restrictions on course sharing, students are not allowed to complete both the major in physics and the minor in astronomy or to complete minors in both physics and astronomy.