BA in Physics

This concentration prepares students interested in physics who are planning to enter professional schools in medicine, biomedical engineering and biomechanics, or entry-level biotechnology positions in industry and government. The flexible program offers the opportunity for parallel studies in another discipline.

Students satisfying the degree requirements of this program will also have satisfied the course requirements for admission into medical schools. Interested students should consult the  Pre-Health Professions Advising and Evaluation Committee (PPAEC).

• Courses for BA in Physics: Biophysics

This concentration prepares students interested in physics and planning to enter business and business management careers. Concentrates on the basic of business administration and also gain a thorough understanding of electronics, lasers, computers and other tools used by physicists.

• Courses for BA in Physics: Business

This concentration provides students with a strong background in physics as well as the skill set for starting and growing new high-tech business ventures. The curriculum encourages “hands on” interdisciplinary research in the form of an independent study course and an entrepreneurial science internship. It also provides the flexibility to tailor coursework to science and technology entrepreneurial activities.

Graduates of this program will be well equipped to create their own high-tech jobs within existing companies as well as their own startup ventures.

• Courses for BA in Physics: Entrepreneurship

This program prepares students interested in physics and science for teaching at the secondary level. Students are encouraged to contact the FIUteach program for opportunities to try out teaching at no cost.

Interested students can contact the department, the FIUteach program, or the secondary science advisor for additional details and certification requirements.

• Courses for BA in Physics: Physics Education