Undergraduate Program

The Physics Major is a challenging 4-year program which provides a rigorous training in the basic aspects of physics. This is achieved through combined classwork, laboratory courses, independent research projects, and extracurricular activities including participation in the Society of Physics Students.

Our department has recently undergone a dramatic expansion, including the hiring of 7 new faculty members and development of world-class laboratories and computational network, which has propelled us into the forefront of research into novel electronic materials. This research effort is meant to complement our Jesuit tradition of excellence in undergraduate education, and students are strongly encouraged to become involved in faculty research -- there is no better way to learn physics than by doing physics!

We are a relatively small and closely-knit department, with a ratio of undergraduate majors to faculty of about 3:1. Thus students can expect ready access to faculty members for help with coursework, advising, or just an informal chat. Indeed, our recently renovated and expanded building, Higgins Hall, was designed by us to promote this interaction with the inclusion of study spaces and lounge areas outside the faculty offices.

Recent graduates from our program have followed a variety of career paths, including graduate school in physics or engineering, and other professional programs such as law or medical school. Students who chose to directly into the workforce find positions in industrial research and technology, computational science, and other technical positions.

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