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As a physics student, you will learn the skills needed to solve practical, real-world problems and understand how basic natural phenomena occur. You’ll study in labs with high-tech equipment, work with our highly regarded physicists, and have the opportunity to conduct research in our own labs or, during summer breaks, at other institutions throughout the United States. The Bachelor of Science degree program in physics is designed for students planning graduate work toward a Ph.D. degree in physics or astronomy, and requires enrollment in more advanced physics courses than in the Bachelor of Arts degree program.
There are many career paths in physics, including chemists, material scientists, chemical technicians, biochemists, and researchers. Brooklyn College alumni with a degree in physics also go on to become teachers, research assistants, software developers, and much more.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
To enroll in advanced physics courses, students must earn a grade of C or higher in the physics and mathematics prerequisites of the courses, unless they are excused from this requirement by the chair. A student who receives a grade of C- or lower in a required physics or mathematics course must consult the chair before registering for another physics course. The student is usually advised to repeat the course.
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Candidates for a B.S. degree with a major in physics must complete at least 60 credits in science and mathematics, 24 of which must be completed in advanced courses in the Physics Department. These 24 credits must be completed at Brooklyn College with a grade of C or higher in each course.
The following courses may be applied toward the 60 credits in science and mathematics:
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To help you pursue your studies in the most efficient manner, and to maximize your efforts to graduate in four years, Brooklyn College has created four-year degree maps for all its majors.
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Physics offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the physics B.S. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
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