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Are you interested in physics?
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Ignite your passion at ACU!
In ACU’s Department of Engineering and Physics, we marvel at God’s handiwork in the laws of the universe, and seek to understand and apply those principles to solve big problems while improving the lives of people around the world.
B.S. in Physics
Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan. Explore the various tracks available with this major.
Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 33-70 (Choice of tracks)*
Electives: 2-39*
Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Tracks
Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.
Computational Physics
Engineering Science Technology
Engineering Physics
Medical Physics
Physics (General track)
High School Teacher Certification tracks:
Composite Science – Engineering and Physics
Physics and Mathematics
Example Coursework
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Nuclear Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- General Relativity
View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.
Minor Available
Yes! ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below.
Department
Career Options
Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a bachelor’s in Physics
Astrophysicist
Metallurgist
Nuclear physicist
Technology director
See more below!
Student Opportunities
- Study Abroad in Leipzig, Germany
- Lab Instructors – students have the opportunity to assist in teaching physics labs including general physics, astronomy, optics and electronics.
- Society of Physics Students (SPS) – ACU’s chapter has received the outstanding chapter award for more than 10 years. Participating students are encouraged (and partially funded) to attend regional and professional meetings as well as conduct science outreach for schools across Texas.
- LEAP – Ladies of Engineering and Physics student group
- Service learning trips
Research
Opportunities for hands-on research are available with ACU faculty on campus and at prestigious national labs. ACU students have participated in research at:
- Brookhaven National Lab, Long Island, New York
- Fermi National Lab, Batavia, Illinois
- Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Max Planck Institute, Postsdam, Germany
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
- PNPI, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Sandia National Lab, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
After Graduation
Jobs for physics graduates are as varied as they are exciting and challenging. You’ll have a wide range of possibilities, including:
- Physicist
- Astrophysicist
- Metallurgist
- Nuclear physicist
- Technology director
- Geophysicist
- Hydrologist
- Forensic scientist
- Particle accelerator operations analyst