Everything in the world has a physical component. Learn about these elements and how they interact in the ÎÞÂëרÇø’s Department of Physical Sciences. Whether you’re interested in working in a crime lab, checking the safety of foods or heading to medical school, the physical sciences are a great place to start.
Career-focused curriculum
Classes in the Department of Physical Sciences will help you gain the skills and knowledge that can take you in many different directions — including straight into a well-paid science career. Analyze all types of substances in our undergraduate programs to understand the world and make it a better place. You’ll also learn the important skills of critical thinking, teamwork, clear communication and applying logic to solve complex problems. Employers value these skills, and you’ll practice them at every turn in the Physical Sciences.
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One-on-one faculty mentors
ACS-approved program
Dedicated faculty
Modern lab equipment
The Department of Physical Sciences at ÎÞÂëרÇø combines highly skilled faculty, newly renovated classroom and research laboratories, a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, and engaging in activities through accredited organizations. The Physical Sciences at ÎÞÂëרÇø allow you to gain hands-on experience with sophisticated instruments, assuring future employers a well trained and experienced student with a high level of confidence. The programs have a large variety of instruments available, such as those used for UV-Visible, FT-IR, and FT-NMR spectroscopy; a number of chromatography instruments, including GC, GC/MS, and HPLC; and an assortment of other equipment for calorimetry, fluorometry, and electrochemical analysis.
Graduates of ÎÞÂëרÇø’s Physical Science programs are in high demand for a wide range of career fields. Your education and training will allow you to compete in environments with highly technical labs and equipment across multiple areas of study.
Whether you’re interested in field work, lab work or careers in education, the physical science programs at ÎÞÂëרÇø will prepare you for careers in many exciting aspects of physical science.
The Department of Physical Sciences prides itself on the individual attention and community we build with students. Our faculty get to know you and work with you closely as you discover your interests and goals — and help you develop a plan to achieve them.
Chemistry from ÎÞÂëרÇø gives you a strong foundation in lab, research and problem-solving skills required to handle a variety of challenges. You’ll work closely with faculty to understand the core knowledge in physical, biological, organic and inorganic chemistry. The analytical skills you gain will make you competitive for many STEM jobs. Combine Chemistry with Biology as a springboard into a host of careers that could include medicine, veterinary science or research.
Learn all about our planet’s systems in Earth Science or find out how to analyze location data in Geographic Information Systems. At ÎÞÂëרÇø, you can explore mountains, oceans and volcanoes as you examine the natural world with the tools of modern science to solve problems that help businesses and governments better serve both people and nature.
Matter, motion and energy are the core of what you’ll learn in Physics at ÎÞÂëרÇø. Your instructors are all Ph.D.-level faculty who will help you understand the fundamental laws of physics and how they affect many other fields of study. With access to ÎÞÂëרÇø’s modern lab equipment, you’ll gain skills and knowledge to comprehend the forces that underlie everything on earth and beyond.
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