The Department of Physics offers students the opportunity to pursue some of nature’s deepest secrets. Using the language of mathematics, physics majors learn about the structures and interactions that constitute the universe, from its smallest components to its largest galaxies. Degree programs include:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Physics
- Bachelor of Arts in Physics
- Dual Degree in Engineering
- Minor in Physics
The physics curriculum is designed to be hands-on since many concepts are best explained through practice and experiment. Students pair challenging courses with rich undergraduate research experiences, working one-on-one with their professors to solve some of the field's most challenging problems.
Richmond's physics students are enthusiastic and engaged—in their coursework, in their research and in their community. The department's local chapter of the Society of Physics Students has been nationally recognized as an outstanding chapter, and students and faculty work together each year to host Physics Olympics, an international program that introduces middle and high school students to physics principles.
The sense of community students enjoy studying physics on campus is complemented by the internships and study abroad experiences they enjoy off-campus. Faculty in the department work hard to match students with real-world resources that can enhance their educations and prepare them for graduate school and careers, either in scientific research or in related fields such as applied mathematics and engineering.
To learn more about studying physics at the University of Richmond, contact us or visit the department's blog.
