Programs of Study
Undergraduate programs
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Pre-Health Physics
- Pre-Engineering Physics
- Liberal Arts Physics
- Physics minor
Undergraduate courses
Students are also encouraged to participate in Physics research; see our research page for more details.
The department is dedicated to the training of undergraduates and to the preparation of students for advanced studies. In designing the program, the department has taken into account the fact that a thorough understanding of the fundamental laws of nature and of the mathematical and experimental methods used in physics provide a solid background for graduate studies not only in physics but also in many other disciplines. The curriculum is quite flexible and adaptable to the individual interest of the student. The electives in the third and fourth years present an opportunity to the student to prepare for further study in areas such as oceanography, meteorology, computer science, technical management, science teaching, and medical physics.
The department’s facilities, located in Loyola’s Monroe Hall, are outstanding. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty research and in the undergraduate research participation program. This opportunity to work closely with the faculty using the sophisticated equipment of modern physics is one of the features of the department. Without department approval, courses may not be taken out of sequence.