Department of Physics and AstronomyUndergraduate Program
Apply NowThe Bachelor of Science in Physics requires 120 credit hours and offers three areas of concentration, allowing students to tailor their coursework to specific career goals; students should declare a concentration by the middle of their sophomore year and may consult sample course schedules for guidance. Physics majors must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in required physics and adjunct courses, earn a C or better in each, and meet all University and College of Arts & Sciences requirements; transfer credits are evaluated individually, and internal transfers must have at least a 2.25 institutional GPA. Physics majors may also choose from a wide range of minors including mathematics, biochemistry, computer science, business, and engineering with mathematics being a common choice, and students considering minors outside the College of Arts & Sciences are encouraged to consult the physics academic advisor.
Undergraduate Majors
Physics, B.S.: Astrophysics Concentration
The astrophysics concentration is a variation of the professional concentration and is intended for physics majors who have a particular interest in astronomy and astrophysics. In addition to preparing students for possible employment paths associated with the professional concentration, the astrophysics concentration will prepare students to pursue graduate study in astronomy or astrophysics.
Physics, B.S.: Professional Concentration
The professional concentration provides a traditional curriculum for students majoring in physics and is intended to prepare them for graduate study or employment in the private or government sector as a physicist.
Physics, B.S.: Quantum Science and Technology Concentration
The quantum science and technology (QST) concentration is for physics majors with a particular interest in the field of quantum information, which includes the study of quantum computing and the physical systems used to realize it. This concentration will prepare students for a variety of career paths, from those that involve employment requiring only a bachelor’s degree to those that involve pursuing a graduate degree.
Undergraduate Minors
Astronomy, Undergraduate Minor
For program specifics please review the online catalog.
Physics, Undergraduate Minor
For program specifics please review the online catalog.
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
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