The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics program combines a deep understanding of science fundamentals with the practical knowledge and skills of engineering practice and design. In addition to the undergraduate courses that form any good physics curriculum, students take pre-engineering and engineering courses physics majors at other universities would not normally take—these include engineering science, design, systems, summer field session and a capstone senior design sequence culminating in a senior thesis. This approach prepares graduates to work at the intersection of science and technology, where new discoveries are being put into practice.
Program Objectives
The program prepares graduates who, based on factual knowledge and other skills necessary to construct an appropriate understanding of physical phenomena in applied contexts, will:
- Obtain a range of positions in industry or positions in government facilities or pursue graduate education in engineering, science or related fields
- Communicate and perform effectively within the criteria of their chosen careers
- Engage in appropriate professional societies and continuing education activities
- Participate ethically as members of the global society
Engineering Physics Curriculum
Available Minors
- Engineering Physics
- Physics
Suggested careers for physics engineers:
- Research scientist
- Data scientist
- Medical physicist
- Optical engineer
- Aerospace engineer
- Materials scientist
- Aerospace engineer
- Nuclear scientist
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