The University of Toledo has a world-class Department of Physics and Astronomy. Our passionate faculty members work on cutting-edge research and encourage freshmen to work 麻豆原创 them in the lab.
Physics is the basis for the other sciences and modern technology. It is responsible for solar power, microelectronics, lasers and nuclear energy. An understanding of physics plays a crucial role in addressing important challenges, such as energy production, semiconductor technology and climate change.
Our B.S. degree:
Requires more math, research and technical experience
Is the best choice if you want to continue to graduate school; focus on a research career; or go into a STEM-related job after graduation.
Concentrations in our B.S. major include: Applied physics Astrophysics Medical physics Physics
The astrophysics concentration is a good choice for students interested in pursuing graduate studies and an advanced research career in astronomy. A B.A. in Astronomy from UToledo is another option for students interested in getting a strong background in basic physics and astronomy. You can customize your undergraduate education to pursue a variety of science-related careers.
Top Reasons to Study Physics at UToledo
Undergraduate research. We won鈥檛 make you wait until grad school to get in the lab, like most schools. Start as early as your freshman year to work with faculty on leading-edge research. Publish in journals, present at conferences and learn the skills you need to solve technical problems on your own.
Passionate, expert faculty. Our department is small enough that faculty gets to know students by name. Five faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Physical Society, a rare, international honor for members. Five of them are endowed professors. Others have been named outstanding lecturers and researchers by UToledo.
Award-winning chapter of the Society of Physics Students. Get involved in education and public outreach. The chapter organizes lectures, networking opportunities and social activities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
UToledo students don鈥檛 just learn physics. They gain skills in critical thinking, problem solving, modeling, design and development 鈥� all important for keeping up with changing technology.
Many of our students pursue graduate degrees. Others find work in a wide array of careers, many of which don鈥檛 have 鈥減hysics鈥� in the job title. Physics graduates tend to advance quickly and find rewarding careers because of their strong backgrounds in fundamental science.
Graduates find opportunities in a wide variety of industries, such as:
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Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Toledo
2801 West Bancroft Street,
TOLEDO,
Ohio,
43606, United States
You are considered a freshman if you are coming to UToledo directly from high school and have never attended university. If you took college courses while enrolled in high school, you are still considered a freshman.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL internet-based: 71; TOEFL paper-based: 527; IELTS overall band: 6.0; PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic overall score: 48; Duolingo English Test: 105; iTEP Academic: 3.7.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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