Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics
The BS Physics major is designed for students who expect to make physics an integral part of their career in research, technology, engineering, and/or plan to attend graduate school. Students will explore the laws of physics at all scales, atomic to cosmic, through developing knowledge in classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and computational physics, the opportunity to further specialize in other areas.
As a physics major, you’ll become a confident problem-solver equipped with laboratory skills to accurately acquire and rigorously analyze empirical data, the ability to apply mathematical techniques to model a wide variety of phenomena, and computational skills to analyze large data sets and solve complex equations. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting research programs led by our faculty and to apply your knowledge to real-world engineering and design projects.
Our recommended route to an engineering career is to major in physics and then go on to graduate school at the master's 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. Students may also pursue Engineering Physics (3-2 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 111 Physics Colloquium (0 credit) |
PS 111 Physics Colloquium (0 credit) |
| Junior Year |
PS 111 Physics Colloquium (0 credit) |
PS 111 Physics Colloquium (0 credit) |
| Senior Year |
PS 111 Physics Colloquium (0 credit) |
PS 111 Physics Colloquium (0 credit) |
