BA in Physics Program By University of San Diego |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, exploring the universe from its smallest to grandest scales. In other words, physics attempts to understand nature in both its greatest simplicity and its most uncontrollable complexity. Physicists are model-builders of everything from the architecture of the cosmos, the substructure of the nuclei, the complexity of life, and even the hidden patterns of the stock market. The bachelor’s degree in physics is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of career paths including graduate school in physics or engineering; employment in physics, engineering or biotech fields; medical, dental or pharmacy school; and high school teaching. Our faculty are dedicated to outstanding undergraduate teaching and perform research in a variety of areas including biophysics, plasma physics, astrophysics, the foundations of thermodynamics and chemical physics, and physics education. USD physics faculty pride themselves on collaborating with undergraduate researchers and assistants at every level of their work. Our graduates not only go on to advanced studies in physics and engineering graduate programs, but also pursue a number of other careers, with majors becoming research scientists, physicians, theologians, teachers, computer programmers, engineers, and more.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, exploring the universe from its smallest to grandest scales. In other words, physics attempts to understand nature in both its greatest simplicity and its most uncontrollable complexity. Physicists are model-builders of everything from the architecture of the cosmos, the substructure of the nuclei, the complexity of life, and even the hidden patterns of the stock market. The bachelor’s degree in physics is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of career paths including graduate school in physics or engineering; employment in physics, engineering or biotech fields; medical, dental or pharmacy school; and high school teaching. Our faculty are dedicated to outstanding undergraduate teaching and perform research in a variety of areas including biophysics, plasma physics, astrophysics, the foundations of thermodynamics and chemical physics, and physics education. USD physics faculty pride themselves on collaborating with undergraduate researchers and assistants at every level of their work. Our graduates not only go on to advanced studies in physics and engineering graduate programs, but also pursue a number of other careers, with majors becoming research scientists, physicians, theologians, teachers, computer programmers, engineers, and more.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
The University of San Diego recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) as a rigorous college preparatory program. The university will award credits to students having successfully passed the individual IB higher level examinations with scores of 5 or higher.
48 Months
Jan-2000

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0 USD
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International Students

0 USD
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