The Physics Major
This major gives students a thorough introduction to physics suitable for all those who expect to make physics an important aspect of their career. Physics Majors go on to have careers in theoretical and experimental research, astronomy, technical development and engineering, education, and related fields that make use of mathematical analysis and experimental design skills. Often students pursuing this path go onto graduate school in science and engineering.
Our recommended route to an engineering career is to major in physics, and then go onto graduate school at the master or doctoral level in engineering. We find that this gives students the opportunity to explore their technical interests, while gaining a strong foundation in the sciences and benefiting from the breadth offered by a liberal arts education. Occasionally, students pursue a 3-2 engineering program in which they spend their first three years of study at Saint Anselm College followed by two years at one of our partner engineering schools.
Suggested Course Schedule
| Year | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Year |
PS 131 Calculus-Based Physics I |
PS 132 Calculus-Based Physics II |
| Sophomore Year |
PS 231 Modern Physics |
PS 235 Computational Physics |
| Junior Year |
PS 382 Classical Mechanics |
PS 383 Quantum Mechanics |
| Senior Year |
PS 452 Research |
Technical Elective |
