The bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics program at Embry-Riddle is especially suited to those who want to become part of the future of space exploration and contribute to the science that is conducted beyond the Earth. This program addresses the scientific challenges and planning associated with mission design and the research that is carried out in the space environment. Students will understand atmospheric physics and design sensors and instruments to take our understanding of the cosmos to the next level. Should students choose to work outside of the space field, this program prepares them with the foundation necessary to pursue graduate school or enter challenging careers in engineering and physics in any industry. The Engineering Physics program at Embry-Riddle is among the largest in the U.S. but is still a small program of just fewer than 100 students. Students have quality time with professors and other students who share the same passion for math, engineering, science, and space. ERAU’s Engineering Physics program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and is administered by the Physical Sciences Department in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics degree program requires 128 credit hours. The program can be completed in eight semesters. Area of Concentartions- - Spacecraft Systems The Engineering Physics degree with an area of concentration in Spacecraft Systems is specifically designed for students with interests in space physics, applied mathematics, and aerospace engineering sciences. - Spacecraft Instrumentation The Engineering Physics degree with an area of concentration in Spacecraft Instrumentation is specifically designed for students with interests in space physics, applied mathematics, and electrical engineering.

This program is unique in its focus on space. Students have the opportunity to participate in space-related research that might involve astrophysics, satellite exploration, or space weather. Students can expect to join organizations like the student chapters of the Mars Society and the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Mars Aerial Vehicle Project, Society of Physics Students (SPS), Sigma Pi Sigma — the National Physics Honor Society, Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorers and Developers Society (ERFSEDS), and more. Approximately two-thirds of each Embry-Riddle Engineering Physics class enters the workforce upon graduation. The others continue to pursue graduate studies in various branches of engineering and science.