UAB's Department of emphasizes understanding the theories of physics to solve basic and applied problems in science and technology by using critical thinking and systematic analysis.

What are the program strengths?

Our students can chose a general physics major or a major with a concentration in biophysics, which is designed to place students in medical school, graduate school in the biosciences, teaching positions, or biotech enterprises.

One of the exciting features of being a physics major at is the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. Our students are engaged in meaningful and significant research projects with physics faculty in the areas of material physics, lasers and optics, biophysics, computational physics, and astrophysics as well as in interdisciplinary programs with faculty in engineering and the UAB biomedical sciences. Students are encouraged to become involved in research early in their undergraduate careers.

What can I do with this degree?

Your studies will give you the skills to solve basic and applied problems in science and technology by using critical thinking and systematic analysis. Physicists work effectively in many careers which require these skills, such as design and development; programming; quality control; high school teaching; management and administration; financial, medical, and legal services; and applied research.