The Actuarial Science program at Saint Joseph's University provides an analytical foundation in understanding how to assess, manage and analyze business risk. This interdisciplinary program will prepare you for the series of professional actuarial exams and prepare you for your career.
Physics
The ability to put into practice what is learned in the classroom is paramount to your growth as a scientist. The Physics Department at Saint Joseph's University has developed a strong research‐oriented culture to help you get there.
As a physics major at Saint Joseph’s University, you will use systemic reasoning and call on your imagination to understand the laws of nature, the structure of matter, and the behavior of physical processes — the keys to many of the universe’s secrets. In short, physicists are explorers on a quest to understand the world around them.
What Sets Our Program Apart
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As a physics major, you will study several intriguing topics, including:
- Superconductors
- Black holes
- Quantum mechanics
- The Big Bang Theory
- Lasers
- Relativity
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The award-winning faculty are distinguished researchers in the field whose primary focus is to provide you with an excellent, personalized education. Your faculty mentor will challenge and guide you in the classroom and laboratory. You will learn to ask appropriate questions and design and perform experiments to answer them. You will analyze data using computational methods, draw conclusions and communicate the results clearly – all skills that transfer readily across many fields.
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Saint Joseph’s University students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Physics at Saint Joseph's University and then advance to Drexel University’s College of Engineering. Through this joint degree program, Drexel offers a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Material Science & Engineering.
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The physics department offers a five-year BS/MS physics-education program designed for those who wish to become certified secondary school (grades 7-12) science teachers. The program incorporates the four-year BS degree in physics with additional work during the summer and a fifth year to complete the MS in secondary education and become certified.
What Can You Do with a Major in Physics?
A major or minor in physics will prepare you for various career paths in science. Graduates go on to pursue graduate school or secure careers in:
- Research and development
- Computer science
- Engineering
- Biological sciences
- Medicine
- Law
- Education
Program Details
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View required courses for this program in the academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.
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Affordable tuition rates can be found on our tuition and fees website.*
*Pricing does not include room and board, health insurance or any professional, clinical or transportation fees. Visit our tuition & fees page for a detailed breakdown.
Admission Information
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To apply for this program, complete an application online. SAT and/or ACT scores are optional but you can submit them if you think they’ll strengthen your application.
Learn more about admissions requirements and how to apply as a first-year student, transfer student or international student.
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There is no application deadline for this program. Here are recommended application submission dates:
February 1 – recommended application submission for Fall semester
August 1 – recommended application submission for Spring semester
Saint Joseph’s accepts students on a year-round basis, so any applications received after these dates will be considered for the next applicable semester. Contact the Office of Admission for information regarding space availability at admit@sju.edu or 610-660-1300.
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1. To be considered for admission, you must have graduated from an approved secondary school (or be on track to graduate), received a diploma from an accredited home school association or earned a GED.
2. A high school transcript with an official school stamp or an official GED transcript is required. High school transcripts must include courses completed through your junior year as well as courses in progress during your senior year. If you’ve attended any post-secondary institutions, official transcripts for those institutions are required as well.
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Transfer credit may be awarded for previous coursework. A course must meet the following requirements to be considered for transfer to Saint Joseph’s University:
- Undergraduate courses with a grade of “C” or above
- Graduate courses with a grade of “B” or above
- Pass/Fail grades are not eligible for transfer credit
- Must be from a regionally or programmatically accredited institution
- The coursework must match the course offered at Saint Joseph's
- Some programs have a time limit for specific courses
- Earned credit may be submitted for review based on a timeline of less than or equal to 5 to 10 years between completion of course and enrollment at SJU
*Visit the transfer page for a detailed breakdown of courses and institutions eligible for transfer.
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If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:
- Satisfy general admission requirements
- Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey
Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT as an option to the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agency is required.
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Saint Joseph’s is a military-friendly institution and offers assistance and services to veterans and their dependents who are utilizing educational benefits. Benefits include:
- Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
- Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
- Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
- Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
- Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
- Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
- Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
- Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)
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