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With a physics major, you can study the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest particles. Physics is the most fundamental science and an integral part of many other disciplines, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, and engineering.

You’ll take courses in classical and quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Since physics incorporates so many other sciences, it’s a versatile degree. Employment rates for physics majors are among the highest nationwide.

Astrophysics Concentration

You can choose a concentration in astrophysics, the study of celestial bodies. Many students who pursue this concentration go on to work in the fields of astronomy and computational astrophysical modeling. This program is immersive and travel-based, with a study abroad program in Spain during either the sophomore or junior year.

During your junior and senior year, you can also work on a two-year-long capstone research project with faculty in Spain and here in Boston. In addition to working as a teaching assistant in our campus labs, you’ll have the chance to travel wherever science calls.

Learning Objectives

Physics students will be able to…

Demonstrate mastery of core areas of physics (classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and optics)
Understand electronic instrumentations and their importance in classical and modern experiments in physics
Understand how to use computers or advanced analytical techniques in solving fundamental equations in physics, data acquisition and processing, and how to use software as a tool in data analysis

Understand and explain physics problems, and be able to solve them by applying correct techniques; be able to test correctness and interpret results; write these solutions in a professional manner using appropriate software
Understand the objectives of physics laboratory experiments; use modern instrumentation and classical techniques to carry out experiments and correctly record and analyze results; follow proper procedures and regulations for safely working in a laboratory
Design, construct and complete a science-based independent project
Use modern library search tools to locate and retrieve scientific information

Successfully pursue scientific careers in graduate or professional school, government or industry, or teaching physics at a high school
Demonstrate critical thinking of scientific problems and understand the role of science in society and professional ethics.