Physics (B.A.)

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About

This program can be tailored to a wide variety of careers, including medicine and dentistry.  Students may pursue broad science areas, such as: astronomy, astrophysics, biophysics, environmental studies, geophysics, or physical oceanography. The program also provides a strong science background for students pursuing management, law, or secondary school science teaching careers.

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Program Highlights

  • Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST) plays a major role in educating and training the next generation of scientists and engineers while carrying out interdisciplinary research projects and technology transfer activities in the areas of surfaces and interfaces, thin films, microelectronic devices, sensor technology, and nanotechnology
  • Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) brings together faculty from the sciences, engineering, mathematics, and education to study the teaching and learning of disciplinary content knowledge
  • Institute for Molecular Biophysics brings together expertise in biophysics and engineering at the University of Maine, molecular and cell biology at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute (MMCRI) in Scarborough, and genetics and genomics at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor

Requirements

The BA degree in physics requires a minimum of 38 credits in physics (without PHY 100), CHY 121/123, ENG 101, and 15 credits in mathematics. In addition, the student must take 60 credits of additional electives (18 of which are the minimum to satisfy the University’s General Education requirements), for a total of 120 credits.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • An ability to apply physics and mathematics to identify, formulate, and solve physics problems
  • An ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data
  • An ability to use techniques, skills, and instrumentation necessary for modern physics practice including computer techniques (simulations, mathematics, data acquisition and analysis)
  • An ability to communicate effectively in oral and written presentations
  • A broad educational background that provides the basis for contributing as a global citizen

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Median Salary: $00,000

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At a Glance

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Physics & Astronomy

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Undergraduate Major

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Bachelor of Arts in Physics

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120 Credits

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