Curriculum

Fundamental physics principles touch all the basic sciences—astronomy, biology, chemistry, and geology, as well as all the applied sciences and engineering. Through the study of motion, forces, matter, electricity, magnetism, and light, physicists have explained chemistry, discovered X-rays, probed the depths of matter, and detected signals from the birth of the cosmos. Yet so many mysteries remain unsolved.

In the classroom, physics students do more than just show up and take notes. They spend their class time asking "why" and "what if" questions, regardless of whether the class is a workshop-based introductory course or a senior-level course in quantum mechanics, and recognize that they learn best by doing.

Physics students are first and foremost, problem solvers. After graduating with a degree in physics from the University of Richmond, they go on to become scientists, engineers, and teachers, not to mention public servants, physicians, and attorneys. Whether entering academia or a career after graduation, a physics degree speaks volumes about your intelligence, work ethic, and problem-solving skills.