Department of Physics and Engineering
Why Physics?
The American Physical Society (APS), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and University of California at San Diego all answer this question well.
Physics:
- taps into your innate curiosity
- is interesting and exciting!
- trains you to achieve a deeper understanding to all problems before attempting to solve them
- is a versatile major
- gives you useful skills for a variety of careers
- gives you practical experience
- has a department that you'll never get lost in
- has the Physics reputation (this is a good reputation)
- provides good salaries!
- opens many doors to you in terms of a career
See how Physics is used by clicking here!
See how Physics is used in Nanotechnology by clicking here!
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See SOU's lists of what you can do with a Physics Degree and what you can do with an Engineering Degree.
Be sure to look at the Materials Science & Engineering part of the engineering list.
