Physics

Why Choose Physics?

Are you curious about how things work? Do you like to be challenged? If that sounds like you, then a Physics degree might be a good fit. Here are a few more key reasons you should pursue a Physics degree at SRU:

• 99% placement rate of graduates into graduate schools, high school teaching, and industry
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment used at all levels
• Relaxed and informal environment, and extensive "face time" with faculty
• Many out-of-class opportunities including research projects, internships, service learning, and mentoring
• Hands-on, student-centered learning at all levels

What Will You Learn?

As a student in the Physics program at SRU, you'll learn physics concepts such as:

• Mechanics
• Optics
• Thermodynamics
• Fluids
• Electricity
• Magnetism
• Modern physics
• Relativity
• Quantum mechanics

You'll also master skills such as:

• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Laboratory skills
• Scientific computing

Careers In Physics

The analytical skills you'll develop as a Physics major at SRU will make you versatile and adaptable, so you will have the foundation and credentials to work in fields like:

• Education
• Engineering
• Computer Science (including the video game industry)
• Medicine
• Law
• Finance
• Technology
• Government

A physics degree will also provide excellent preparation for graduate programs in several areas, including:

• Physics
• Education
• Astronomy or astrophysics
• Engineering
• Computer science

Clubs & Organizations

• Physics Club
• Sigma-Pi-Sigma: The Physics Honor Society