Oakland University’s Bachelor of Science in Physics pairs the broad education of a liberal arts degree with the career-focused training of a top-notch scientific program. In addition to providing a comprehensive background in theoretical and applied physics, our physics degree offers strong instruction in writing, research methods, verbal communication and project-oriented collaboration. You’ll also acquire extensive research experience that’s rarely available in an undergraduate physics degree, collaborating with senior faculty on relevant, cutting-edge studies. Whether you’re planning for graduate school or intend to go straight into the workforce, our physics degree equips you with important advantages over your peers.
Oakland University’s Bachelor of Science in Physics pairs the broad education of a liberal arts degree with the career-focused training of a top-notch scientific program. In addition to providing a comprehensive background in theoretical and applied physics, our physics degree offers strong instruction in writing, research methods, verbal communication and project-oriented collaboration. You’ll also acquire extensive research experience that’s rarely available in an undergraduate physics degree, collaborating with senior faculty on relevant, cutting-edge studies. Whether you’re planning for graduate school or intend to go straight into the workforce, our physics degree equips you with important advantages over your peers.
Our physics degree combines the research opportunities of a major university with the personalized attention of a small liberal arts college. You’ll get graduate-style training, learning directly from innovative faculty who are working at the frontiers of physics.
Physics career opportunities are extremely varied. If you’re considering graduate school, a physics degree provides excellent preparation for advanced degrees in physics, astronomy and other science-related fields. It also provides a solid foundation for graduate study in professions such as computer science, medicine, dentistry or engineering.
If you choose to enter the workforce immediately, you’ll be qualified for physics careers in a broad range of scientific and technical industries, including:
Oakland’s physics degree includes four core physics courses and three physics labs, as well as four required courses in mathematics (three calculus, one algebra). You’ll also take 10 credits (including labs) of chemistry, along with a senior capstone course that involves self-directed study or independent research.
Finally, the physics degree includes at least 22 credits of elective courses in physics. Elective options vary widely, with courses in subjects such as:
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