Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences

https://www.uvm.edu/cas/physics

The Department of Physics resides in the College of Engineering and Mathematics Sciences (CEMS). The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers a B.A. with a major in Physics. CEMS offers a B.S. with a major in Physics, as well as Astronomy and Physics minors.

An education in physics provides students with the foundation for a variety of careers. In addition to preparation for graduate study in physics and related fields, undergraduate study in physics is an excellent preparation for professional careers in engineering, management, teaching, law, and medicine.

The curriculum consists of core courses on the fundamentals of physics, such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum theory. Students can then choose from an array of electives to explore subfields in physics, such as astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, general relativity, nanotechnology, quantum optics, and nuclear and particle physics.

Under the guidance of faculty members, many physics majors become active in research in their second or third year of study. For eligible students, this experience can lead to college honors with the completion of a senior thesis project.