Undergraduate Study

Interested in learning how nature works at a level that is often deeper and more satisfying than you can find in other areas of science or in engineering? If so, explore physics — a discipline that's so much more than the study of matter and energy.

Our department invites you to learn more about our offerings, review our research and scientific discoveries, and hopefully collaborate with us during your academic career. We look forward to meeting you.

Our Undergraduate Offerings

Credential Requirements Overview
Bachelor of Science in Physics 14 Courses:
  • 8 required Physics courses
  • 2 Physics electives
  • 4 required Mathematics courses
Bachelor of Arts in Physics 11 Courses:
  • 4 required Physics courses
  • 2 Physics courses from an approved list
  • 1 Physics lab course
  • 1 Physics elective
  • 3 required Mathematics courses
Minor in Physics 5 Courses:
  • 3 required Physics courses
  • 2 Physics electives
Bachelor of Science in Biophysics 17 Courses:
  • 7 Prerequisite courses (combination of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry)
  • 1 Chemistry course
  • 2 Biology courses
  • 1 Quantum Physics and Thermal Physics focused course
  • 2 Biophysics courses
  • 1 Physics course
  • 3 Electives
Bachelor of Arts in Biophysics 14 Courses:
  • 6 Prerequisite courses (combination of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry)
  • 1 Chemistry course
  • 2 Biology courses
  • 1 Quantum Physics and Thermal Physics focused course
  • 2 Biophysics courses
  • 1 Physics course
  • 1 Elective
Concentration in Astrophysics

4 Additional Courses:

  • 1 required introductory Astrophysics course
  • 3 Astrophysics electives