Professional Physics

The Professional Physics concentration is designed for students who would either like to continue their physics studies in graduate school or would like to work in industry as a physicist. The course requirements, selected textbooks and material coverage, the two-year sequence of advanced labs and the year-long required senior research project (required of all majors) give students exposure, experience and knowledge that will serve them well as a graduate student or as a career physicist.

Required Courses for the Professional Physics Concentration
In addition to the required courses listed near the bottom of this page that all physics majors must take, the following three courses are required for the professional physics concentration: 

For the professional physics concentration, the physics department recommends additional science and mathematics courses. In particular, the physics department strongly recommends these courses:

Required Courses for All Physics Majors