Years 1, 2 and 3 are spent at Duquesne University for a minimum of 100 credits, 25 of them in physics. At the end of year 3 students formally transfer to Pitt or Case Western, for years 4 and 5 of the program. Depending on the engineering major of choice, between 74 and 86 credits are transferable from the Physics major to the Engineering major. Most engineering majors can be completed in years 4 and 5 without the need to take summer classes. In all cases, close advisement and proper planning of the five years is required, which is accomplished under the simultaneous guidance of advisors from both Schools. At the completion of the requirements for the engineering degree, 20 credits transfer back to Duquesne in order to complete the physics degree.The Physics Major

Students of the??programme offered by the?Duquesne University?receive the attention that every student in the major enjoys. They are also entitled to every opportunity open to Physics majors, such as student employment as tutors or lab assistants, and undergraduate research.

When binary engineering students transfer to Engineering School, they take with them a solid foundation of rigorous study habits and problem solving skills. They also carry with them a unique perspective to approach engineering problems where physics is involved. The physics degree enhances the marketability of the engineering degree by combining it with hard skills that are very rare in the job market.

Careers

A physics degree prepares you to be successful in a variety of careers from research to inventing to law. Find out about the diversity of physics by exploring the many careers and opportunities available to physics graduates.