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Set your career in motion with the science of matter.

Physics students working together in a lab

Physics makes the world go ’round. Literally.

Semiconductor design. Renewable energy. Space exploration. Mechanical engineering. These are just a few of the high-tech growth industries that require the work of physicists. Our BA in physics program combines a rigorous scientific foundation with practical applications in lab work and opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research.

In-Demand Careers

  • Physicist
  • Science Teacher
  • Astronomer
  • Nuclear Engineer
  • Nanotechnologist
  • Research Scientist

Why Physics? | Why Our Program?

  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting higher than average job growth for physics majors over the next 10 years with a median annual wage of more than $150,000.
  • Our program combines a strong foundation in academics with experiential learning and research in the lab.
  • Our small class sizes provide opportunities for one-on-one faculty mentorship.
  • Topics covered in the include: quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, electronics and nanotechnology.
Physical science professor working on machinery

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The Ƶ Advantage

Clarke Science, home of Ƶ’s Department of Physical Sciences, is undergoing a complete modernization, scheduled to be completed in 2025. The expanded footprint of the building will house new, state-of-the-art research labs. 

Physical Sciences Faculty

Helping You Find Your Drive

Benjamin Young

Benjamin Young

“There are students who aren’t strong performers in the classroom who just come to life in the lab. It’s my job to help students decide if they want to work on problems that don’t yet have solutions and that only happens in the lab.”

– Associate Professor of Physical Sciences

Hands-On Involvement in Faculty Projects

Ben Young

Keeping an Ion Physics

"There are few things more beautiful than the core of a nuclear reactor," says Ƶ Associate Professor of Physical Sciences Benjamin Young.

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Arts and Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.

Dr. Andrea L. Del Vecchio

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