The study of physics includes fundamental principles that describe the behavior of the physical elements of life on earth?from mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism to atomic and nuclear physics.
Career Options
Graduates with a degree in physics may go on to careers in the fields of physics, astronomy, meteorology, the health sciences, law, or teaching.
High School Preparation
Students considering majoring in physics will benefit from high school exposure to Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, and other lab sciences.
Enhance Your Experience
Students who major in physics sometimes pursue a second major or minor in the areas of?mathematics,?computer science,?biochemistry, other natural sciences, or the multidisciplinary?scientific computing?minor.
Physics Minor
The fundamental ideas of physics underlie all basic science, making the physics minor a great addition to any of Saint Mary's science majors.
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