Physics—Applied Physics Major (B.S.)

Program Overview

This program provides a strong academic foundation for graduate school and careers in industry and government. Students can specialize in engineering physics, medical biophysics, or quantitative finance. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, education, healthcare, and other fields.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Graduates receive essential academic preparation for competitive graduate school programs.
• Qualify for careers in industry and government.
• Emphasis on engineering physics, medical biophysics, or quantitative finance, depending on individual classes on the student's transcript.
• Potential employers include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, research centers, hospitals, the environmental industry, the electronic industry, public and private K-12 school systems, government entities, etc.
• Prepares students for a master's degree at the graduate level.