The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics consists of four Options. For more information on each option please review the?course catalog.

• General Physics:?Students following this Option prepare for research, industrial, and governmental careers or for graduate study in physics or related fields.
• Physics for Biosciences Applications:?Students who wish to pursue careers in biophysics, medical physics, motion science or gain admission to medical, dental, or pharmacy school usually follow this option.
• Engineering Physics: Students following this Option prepare for a number of fields in the application of physics especially high tech industry as well as graduate studies in Engineering and Applied Physics. (This Option has been approved but is not yet in the University Catalog. Please contact an?advisor?for more information.)
• Secondary Teaching Option in Physics:?Completion of the Secondary Teaching Option in Chemistry qualifies students for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement for teaching Science-Physicsfor grades 9-12 and a middle grade endorsement in general science and physical science for grades 6?8 provided that the program is completed and middle grade endorsements issued by January 31, 2018, when new middle grade endorsement rules will come into effect. Licensure requires the successful completion of the Illinois Licensure Tests of Academic Proficiency (TAP) or equivalent, Science-Physics Content Area test, and Assessment of Professional Teaching (Secondary 6-12). The Secondary Teaching Program is accredited by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and meets Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards in science education