Bachelors in Physics Abroad

Physics at Imperial covers a broad range of topics in both fundamental and applied physics.

All of our physics courses follow the same core curriculum for the first two years. This gives you a good grounding in physics, mathematics and experimental methods, and prepares you for advanced study in later years. Topics include:

• Mathematics
• Mechanics
• Electromagnetism
• Quantum physics
• Relativity
• Optics
• Thermodynamics

Our Physics with a Year Abroad BSc course gives you the opportunity to study a physics degree in the heart of London, with a year at a university in Europe, Asia or the USA. The host institution will make the final decision on your application to study there and it will depend on your performance in you end of year exams. The year abroad will allow you to experience different approaches to physics and demonstrate your capacity to study and work in an overseas environment. You may also choose to include language modules in your degree to develop your skills.

This programme is for students interested in understanding the fundamental principles of physics, as expressed through the language of mathematics.

It encompasses the work of Newton, Maxwell and Einstein through to Feynman, Hawking and Higgs.

The programme will equip you for any career that requires analytical thinking to solve the challenging problems facing the modern world.

You will study four compulsory courses:

• Physics 1A
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Calculus and its Applications
• Mathematics for Physics 2

The Department of Physics & Astronomy offers majors in both physics and astronomy, serves a variety of other majors in the sciences and education, and offers general education courses to a wide range of students.

The Physics major provides a broad base of fundamentals, yet gives you the opportunity to get specialized training.  First, you take two-semester introductory courses that survey physics, chemistry, and calculus.  Then, you follow up with courses covering classical and modern physics, computational physics, and applied mathematics.  The capstone experience is a senior project.  If you would like, you can pursue topics of interest to you through independent study.  An adviser works closely with you to plan what's best for your situation.

The Computational Physics option is designed for students interested in the computational approach to solving complex problems in physics. Students gain experience in computer modeling and simulation of a wide variety of systems in physics and engineering. It is designed for students who seek industrial employment or graduate study in a computational field.

It is the traditional physics major, designed principally for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics and related fields.

In the Bachelor of Science program, students gain experience in dealing with a broad range of physical phenomena. They learn the laws of Physics and develop the theoretical and experimental skills necessary to apply these laws to a wide range of phenomena. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, a student is prepared to do design and development work in industry or a government laboratory or to teach high school science and Physics. 

Johns Hopkins is the nation’s first research university. That emphasis on research continues to this day and forms the backbone of the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The department’s research program is focused into four areas of excellence:

Astrophysics

Condensed Matter Physics

Elementary Particle Physics

Plasma Physics

For graduate students interested in these fields, the department offers world-class research opportunities in a friendly and supportive setting. For undergraduates, JHU offers exposure to cutting-edge research combined with a level of personal attention that is typically found only in liberal arts colleges. Nearly all physics majors at JHU work on research projects and many begin as freshmen or sophomores.

All research builds upon an established body of knowledge. To be effective researchers, teachers, or professionals, both undergraduate and graduate students must acquire a core knowledge of physics. Our undergraduate and graduate courses are designed to cover the core subjects at the appropriate levels, leading to advanced courses on a variety of specialized topics. As a consequence, students having different backgrounds or different ultimate objectives can select those parts that are most appropriate for them. The selections are made under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The advisor aids the student in making the most efficient use of their time and ensures that their program contains a reasonable balance among classroom and laboratory, mathematics, seminars, and introduction to research.

The Biophysics major is designed to prepare a student to apply the physical and mathematical sciences to problems arising in the life sciences and medicine. By choosing proper electives, the student can prepare to enter graduate study of biophysics, medical physics, biomedical engineering, medicine, optometry, or dentistry.

Physicists study the material world and the energy that drives it, from the smallest particles like neutrinos and Higgs bosons, to the very largest structures in the universe, and ultimately the universe itself.

Our Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Physics is at the nexus of physics and specific areas of advanced or emerging technology.

It explores topics not typically covered in depth under the traditional engineering education, such as applications of optics, acoustics and materials in fields like nanotechnology, telecommunications, medical physics and devices, or advanced and electronic materials. Prospects for job growth are strong in all these fields, with median salaries just under $100,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The program provides desirable skills to establish your career in industry and government sector, in addition to laying a solid foundation to begin graduate studies in applied sciences or engineering.

You will take an individually designed sequence of courses in engineering such as energy systems engineering or mechanical design. You’ll also get hands-on experience working with an industry partner in a Co-op experience.

Geophysics uses physical principles and quantitative methods to explore and understand the structures and dynamics of the Earth or other planets. This major provides a solid background of basic math, physics, and geology and advanced coursework specialized in geophysics. The classes include principles of geophysics, earthquake physics, seismology, fault mechanics, and seismic exploration with state-of-art quantitative tools.

In our Physics, B.S. program, you'll learn the advanced mathematical skills you'll need to analyze complex physical systems and solve tough problems in physics and other quantitative fields like data science and finance.

Our program features small classes taught by outstanding faculty, who infuse their courses and research with cutting-edge computational tools and engaging visualizations.

Apply your knowledge to research in our well-equipped laboratories, featuring state-of-the-art optical microscopy, imaging technology, robotics, and rapid prototyping, or at local institutions such as the Museum of Natural History. Work one-on-one with faculty who are active researchers with expertise in string theory, plasma physics, quantum informatics, solid-state physics, astrophysics, biophysics, and imaging.

Student entrepreneurs will have the support of faculty from the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and the Schools of Management and Architecture and Design. And if you're interested in biomedical sciences, our College of Osteopathic Medicine provides access to exceptional faculty and research opportunities.

Physics has application in many of the most exciting careers in our increasingly technological world. It may surprise you that physics degrees open pathways not just to working on SpaceX rockets autonomously landing themselves on drone sea ships, but also to medicine, law, and financial analysis. 

According to the American Institute of Physics, students with bachelor degrees in physics are among the highest scorers on both the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

The Association of American Medical Colleges reports that students with undergraduate degrees in physical sciences are tied for the highest acceptance rate (48%) for medical school.

As society becomes ever more data driven, every company wants to do data analysis and modeling. Physicists have always led the world in this area. For example, it’s very common for physicists to work on Wall Street.

Physics is the broadest of the sciences and offers interdisciplinary compatibility with many other areas of science, math, and engineering. Many of our graduates find themselves as team and project leaders in diverse industries because their broad knowledge base enables them to communicate to different technical groups. Don’t forget that physics is also the path to understanding the largest and smallest mysteries of the universe. Train for your career in physics, engineering, medicine, law, or computer science, and at the same time we will learn why the sky is blue and the sun is yellow, and why we cannot travel back in time.

As a physics major at ONU, you will have opportunities to study properties of two-dimensional crystals formed by charged particles in a dusty plasma, you will spend nights exploring the sky with modern telescopes, you will investigate the geometry of crystal surfaces by using powerful computers, you will delve into the new field of quantum computing, and you will immortalize your favorite toy as a hologram.

Large universities just can’t provide the individualized attention and opportunities you will find here. Throughout your four years, you will explore classical and modern physics using experimental, theoretical and computational tools leading to a capstone experience where you will research a problem on the frontier of physics. You will work on independent projects, and assist professors on grant-funded research. Most physics students present their research at bi-annual conferences of the Ohio-region Section of the American Physical Society (OSAPS).

The Physics program at Georgia College helps students develop the knowledge and skills required to excel in a professional setting by providing a well-rounded, challenging and engaging curriculum in the physics.

The curriculum is designed to start from the very beginning of a student's understanding of physics. We do not assume that every student has the necessary math and science background to start immediately taking physics classes. Students must have a desire to understand and learn about the physical universe.

We have a novel physics program with a mission to demonstrate that physics is not for a select few, but can be enjoyed and understood by all that truly have an interest. We have a program that covers all the typical undergraduate courses generally found in physics programs such as mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and quantum theory.   

Master fundamental principles of the sub-atomic and the universe in our dynamic program that blends theory, experimentation and exploration. Student-centered projects develop the individual as a physicist and/or astronomer. Hands-on experiences solidify the concepts using simple and complex equipment including high-energy lasers, precision spectrometers or optical and radio telescopes.   

With our $23 million natural sciences facility, Bracy Hall, physics and astronomy students have the classroom and laboratory essentials required for hands-on learning. Our newly renovated introductory labs are designed with active learning in mind with technology that helps you learn. A dedicated electronics lab, machine shop and advanced lab space, provide students with multiple areas to work on projects with research and industry grade equipment.  For astronomers, there is a roof-top observatory with a variety of state-of-the-art and traditional telescopes.