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Overview

Physics is the study of the physical laws of nature. Physicists apply these laws to draw conclusions about a wide range of phenomena, from the structures of subatomic particles to planetary motion. Physics majors develop strong analytical skills, learning to produce and examine critically exact quantitative evidence for theories about the workings of the universe.

Career

The study of physics provides excellent training in quantitative and analytic approaches to solving problems, as well as experience with computers and laboratory equipment. Physics graduates are highly sought for graduate and professional programs in engineering, computer science, law, economics, medicine, neuroscience, business and teaching, in addition to physics. Physics graduates are also highly valued in the workplace, particularly in the high-tech industries, but also in other areas where analytic abilities and out-of-the-box thinking are assets.

The emphasis on modeling and problem-solving skills as an intrinsic part of a physics education means that graduates of this major can and do pursue many different careers. In addition to continuing on to graduate schools in physics and other professional schools like law, medicine and business, opportunities of our recent graduates include:

Science teacher

Banking and finance

Military officer

Accelerator operator

Research technician

Computer engineer

Software development

Aerospace industry

Actuary

Medical physics

Graduate study in physics includes additional course work and an original research project, culminating in the PhD thesis or dissertation. PhDs in physics are qualified to teach at colleges and universities, as well as to lead independent research at universities, government facilities or in an industrial setting.