Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey

Course Details

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Course Description

The Department offers a major in physics and a major in astrophysics. Requirements for the latter are described on a separate page. For the major in physics, there are four options available. In all physics major Options, at least 15 credits of physics courses at the 300-level or higher that are applied towards the major must be completed at Rutgers New Brunswick. The Professional Option is a thorough introduction to the subject for all those who expect to make physics an important component of their career. It may lead to careers in research, technical development, or education in physics or related fields. It provides suitable preparation for graduate study in physics. The Applied Option is intended for students who wish to work in industry without graduate study. The required courses give a breadth of knowledge in technical fields rather than specialized preparation for graduate school. The General Option is for students who have an interest in physics but do not expect to become physicists or to do graduate work in physics. It is suitable preparation for careers in education, medicine, law, and business, and is particularly appropriate in an interdisciplinary course of study. A well-balanced sequence of courses should be chosen in consultation with an adviser in the department. The Ocean Physics Option is similar to the Applied Option, but replaces four of the required 300-level physics courses in the latter by four courses offered by the Department of Marine Sciences, pertaining to the physics of the oceans.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

research, technical development, or education in physics or related fields




Bachelor of Science in Physics Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey