By its fundamental nature, physics is a vital part of every science student's education. The purpose of the major is to provide students with the concepts of classical and contemporary physics, and to develop both theoretical and experimental skills.

Studying physics at Wheaton College is an exciting journey into the intricacies of our created world. If you are interested in developing a deeper and fuller awareness of the structure and principles that govern our world, the physics major at Wheaton College is for you.

?The analytical and demanding nature of the program is also excellent preparation for graduate programs in engineering, medicine or law, as well as technical jobs in industry. This degree provides the most thorough and rigorous course of study that we offer.

The physics major will provide you with a solid training in experimental and theoretical physics, covering both classical and modern physics. The core curriculum that you will take includes classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, optics, and electronics.

Once you complete the physics major, you are well prepared for graduate study in physics or a related area. Many of our students do go on to advanced degree programs. The major also prepares you well for a wide variety of careers in which analytical thinking and problem-solving are used every day.