Physics

Physics and its many layers.

Why study physics? Where can physics take you? Where is physics place in the future?

Subject type

STEM,
Mathematics,
Physics.

Physics takes on the problem of energy, to your right is a fusion reactor, ground breaking and at the edge of science. Physicists are problem solvers. Their analytical skills make physicists versatile and adaptable so they work in interesting places.

You can find physicists in industrial and government labs, on college campuses, in the astronaut corps, and consulting on TV shows. In addition, many physics grads work at newspapers and magazines, in government, and even on Wall Street—places where their ability to think analytically is a great asset.

Physics brings a broad perspective to any problem. Because they learn how to consider any problem they are not bound by context. This inventive thinking makes physicists desirable in any field. A bachelor’s degree in physics is a great foundation for careers in:

Journalism
Law
Finance
Medicine
Engineering
Computer Science
Astronomy
Biology

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. It is the most basic and fundamental science.

Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory, and it leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that lead to technologies which change our lives—from healing joints, to curing cancer, to developing sustainable energy solutions.

Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles.
Moreover, it’s the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science). All are easily accessible with a bachelor’s degree in physics.