Undergraduate Physics Programs

This 4-year plan satisfies the requirements for the BS in Physics degree with a major in Physics as well as the core requirements in four years. There is plenty of room for students to customize the degree according to their interests.

*Students who need to take a pre-calculus math course may begin calculus in the second semester. General physics is then begun in the second semester or in the first semester of the sophomore year.

The courses listed below are suggested to fill in or expand the program. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. Choices will depend on the specific career plans and interests of the student.

• General Chemistry I-II (CHM 203-206)
• Computer Programming I (CSC 221)
• Differential Equations (MTH 545)
• Mathematical Statistics l-ll (MTH 561-562)

This 4-year plan satisfies the requirements for the BS degree with a major in physics as well as the core requirements in four years. There is plenty of room for students to customize the degree according to their interests.

*Students who need to take a pre-calculus math course may begin calculus in the second semester. General physics is then begun in the second semester or in the first semester of the sophomore year.

**The minimum requirements for the physics concentration are stated here.

The courses listed below are suggested to fill in or expand the program. The list is not intended to be exhaustive. Choices will depend on the specific career plans and interests of the student.

• General Chemistry I-II (CHM 203-206)
• Computer Programming I (CSC 221)
• Applied Linear Algebra (MTH 529)
• Differential Equations (MTH 545)
• Mathematical Statistics l-ll (MTH 561-562)

This 4-year plan is designed to rigorously prepare students for taking the MCAT after the junior year as well as to earn a BS with a major in physics in four years.

§Students should consult with their physics major advisor and a pre-health science advisor when choosing additional courses and planning their schedule.

*Students who need to take a pre-calculus math course may begin calculus in the second semester. General physics is then begun in the second semester or in the first semester of the sophomore year.

This 4-year plan is designed to earn a BS with a major in Applied Physical Analysis in four years. The plan leaves significant freedom for the student to specialize according to their interests.

This 4-year plan is designed to rigorously prepare students for taking the MCAT after the junior year as well as to earn a BS with a major in Applied Physical Analysis in four years.

The physics minor provides a thorough introduction to the theoretical and experimental methods extensively used by physical scientists and engineers. You’ll develop practical quantitative problem-solving skills, which are valuable regardless of your major. View the curriculum for the physics minor.

The biological physics minor provides you with an opportunity to apply the concepts and methods of the physicist to advance your understanding of the life sciences. Students pursuing careers in medicine or the life sciences can use this minor to improve their preparation for the interdisciplinary nature of modern science. See the curriculum for the biological physics minor.