About This Program
Engineering Physics is the study of the combined disciplines of physics, engineering, and mathematics. It develops understanding of the interrelationships of these three disciplines. Fundamental physics is combined with problem solving and engineering skills, which then has broad applications.
Career paths for Engineering Physics often span across engineering, applied science or applied physics in research, teaching or entrepreneurial engineering. This interdisciplinary knowledge is designed for the continuous innovation occurring with technology.
The mission of the Bachelors of Science in Engineering Physics program is to educate you in both the fundamental laws of physics and in the applied and design aspects of an engineering discipline. You will be prepared to combine fundamental problem solving skills with applied knowledge to attack challenging real-world problems.
Program Highlights
- ABET accredited
- Two sub-plans to choose from
- Systems: focuses on applying engineering and physical principles to design complex systems, in areas such as material fabrication, energy, photonics, robotics, spacecraft, high-energy physics and others, to ensure that all components of a system work together efficiently
- Materials: focuses on the discovery and design of new materials
Research & Experiential Learning
- Faculty offer research experiences in multiple sub-fields of astronomy and physics and their intersections with other fields of science:
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Cosmology
- Particle physics
- Condensed matter physics
- Computational and theoretical physics
- Physical oceanography and limnology
- Interdisciplinary applications of physics in biology, chemistry, and environment
- Two-thirds of our physics undergraduates have a research or internship experience
- Undergraduate researchers work in our labs on real-world problems, become co-authors on papers, and attend conferences
Student Internships
- ALLETE Minnesota Power
- Altec
- Polaris
- Winegar
Potential Careers
- Data scientist
- Medical physicist
- Software engineer
- Nuclear power plant operator
- Quality engineer
- Researcher
Scholarships
In addition to SCSE scholarships, department scholarships include: Donald Olson Memorial Scholarship, Howard Hanson Scholarship, Frank & Ruth Friebe Physics Award Fund, and the Scholarship in Honor of Dedicated Physics Faculty.
Get Involved
- Astronomy Club
- Physics Club
- Women in Engineering and Science
- Women in Physics
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.