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Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Major: Physics
- Degree Level/Code: Undergraduate/BS (Bachelor of Science)
- Area/Department: Physics
- More Info: Physics Program Information
- Career Options: Physicists find careers in industry, government, and universities doing teaching and research. Physics grads may also pursue patent law, bio technology research or many other seemingly unrelated areas because of their problem solving skills.
The bachelor of science degree provides a foundation in basic science. Students wishing to pursue an immediate career in science or technology, or wishing to pursue graduate studies in physics should take recommended upper division courses as electives. The coursework consists of two components. A science component referred to as major requirements and a comprehensive portion called the core curriculum. For more information regarding the core-curriculum requirements visit the core curriculum website.
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