The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics degree program provides a pathway for more students to major in physics, as a second major to physical chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, for example.
Require Courses
Students in the Bachelor of Arts in physics major program are required to complete the following courses:
PHYS1210 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4
OR
PHYS1310 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS1220 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 4
OR
PHYS1320 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS2310 - Physics III: Waves and Optics Credits: 4
PHYS2320 - Physics IV: Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS3000 - Methods of Physics Credits: 4
PHYS3650 - Advanced Lab in Modern Physics and Electronics Credits: 4
PHYS4210 - Classical Mechanics I Credits: 3
PHYS4310 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS4410 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
PHYS4510 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
MATH2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH2310 - Applied Differential Equations I Credits: 3
Electives
Students are required to take at least 3 hours of electives from any PHYS 4000 or 5000 level course.
September 2025
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
EERB 401, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave.,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
