What is a Physics Major?
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. As a physics major, you will study several intriguing topics, including:
- Superconductors
- Black holes
- Quantum mechanics
- The Big Bang Theory
- Lasers
- Relativity
Ways to Study Physics
Drexel University College of Engineering 4+1 Joint Program
Saint Joseph’s University students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Physics on Hawk Hill 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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4+1 BS/MS in Physics Education
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.