Physics
From the structure of the universe to light, atoms, and elementary particles, Drew’s physics program covers it all with an eye toward flexibility to suit student interests and goals. Speaking of goals, roughly 75 percent of our amazing physics students (think national fellowships and awards) pursue advanced degrees after Drew and have ended up at schools like Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, and the U.S. Naval Nuclear Program. Those that opt to jump into the job market often end up in fields like engineering, finance, and game-changing lab research. The possibilities are endless.
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Physics (BA)
This track is most flexible to provide opportunities to explore physics broadly and is recommended for students interested in careers in business, finance, medicine, law, education, science policy/communication, etc. Students can take a wider range courses, such as astronomy, energy and environments, etc.
In addition to common courses, students will take:
- 1 course in PHYS-1xx or higher
- 1 course in PHYS-2xx or higher
- 1 course in PHYS-3xx
Physics (BS)
This track is most focused in the discipline of physics and recommended for students interested in careers in research and development in diverse areas of physics.
In addition to common courses, students will take:
- Advanced mathematical methods (PHYS-321)
- Computer Programming (CSCI-149/150/151)
- Upper-level physics courses in Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Thermodynamics, Optics, etc.
Physics Minor
The Physics Minor program is also available.
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Physics alum shares details and reflections from his career path
Drew University Enters Membership with Government’s Fermi National Accelerator Lab
Students will have access to elite research facilities and technology and be part of a potentially revolutionary project
Katelynn Fleming C’21 Enters NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Program
Fleming is also earning her PhD in microsystems engineering
Rutendo Jakachira C’20 is Thriving at Brown University’s Physics PhD Program
“I didn’t see myself fitting the physicist mold. Drew changed that.”
Two Drew University Students Compete in UPitchNJ Startup Competition
Hailey Hearney C’25 and Yan Zheng Lew C’25 create app for tracking motor diseases
