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The study of Physics is an attempt to understand the physical universe in as fundamental a way as possible. It examines the mathematical relationships that exist among the physical entities of the world, and in particular, tries to discover the general principles that govern the behavior of the macroscopic and microscopic universe. At the core of the inquiry are the questions, "What is the world made of?" and "How does it work?"

 

CUA Physics Majors have the opportunity to receive an education that prepares them for entry-level positions as professional physicists, as well as for postgraduate study in physics and allied fields. More than 90 percent of recent graduates have continued their education, the majority of these working toward doctorates in physics and others pursuing advanced degrees in computer science, medicine or law. Because their number is relatively small, physics majors quickly become integral to the department.
 

Marketable Skills of Physics Majors

- Develop and write research proposals

- Measure distances/relationships

- Review scientific literature

- Perform calculations

- Identify/classify materials

- Establish hypotheses

- Summarize research findings

- Observe, gather and analyze data

- Establish experimental designs

- Prepare technical reports

- Utilize math formulas

- Draw meaningful conclusions


 


Sample of Positions Obtained by CUA Physics Graduates

Astrophysicist

Chemical Physicist

Geophysicist

Medical Physicist

Molecular Physicist

Nuclear Physicist

Researcher

Technical Consultant

Medical Devices Designer

Technical Illustrator

Graduate School Information

Internships Obtained by Physics Majors

 

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What Physics Majors do...
Physics Majors- UNCW
Career Opportunities for Majors in Physics
Careers in Physics
Careers in Physics - The University of New South Wales
Why Major in Physics?
Careers Using Physics
American Institute of Physics
Journal of Young Investigators - Science Career Center

Jobs & Internships...
PhysicsJobs.com
PhysJobs: features links to numerous physics-related job sites on the web
PhysicsWeb: features physics news, jobs and resources

Graduate School Information
Graduate Studies in Physics at CUA
Applying to Graduate School