Undergraduate Information

Physics, the most fundamental science, tries to explain how the physical universe behaves. Undergraduate physics study provides an ideal background for personal  growth and for many types of careers: scientific, business, medical, law, education, computer, etc.; the AIP site has recent information about job opportunities for physics majors. The AU Physics Department awards bachelor degrees to students completing the physics curriculum. Physics majors can choose a curriculum to prepare for physics graduate school, or a more flexible program geared towards preparing for a career in nuclear medicine, physical chemistry, astrophysics, law, business, or as a lab technician. We have a very high ratio of faculty members to physics majors which means each student receives individual attention usually available at much smaller schools. As an undergraduate physics major, you can take courses on sub-atomic particles, the origins of the universe, super-cooled superconductivity, and superheated plasmas. Physics majors are exposed to faculty performing world class research in several areas and many undergraduates research physics questions throughout the year.

Several features of the AU physics program make it ideal for an  undergraduate physics education. We have a very active chapter of the Society of Physics Students which provides support and opportunities for majors; for the past several years, the SPS has organized the building of a vehicle for the national Moon Buggie competition. Also, Auburn University runs very active Honors Program which provides smaller and more challenging classes. As a last example, AU is listed among the nation's 100 most wired universities by Yahoo! Internet Life. 

The physics department welcomes visits by prospective undergraduate physics majors. Arrangements can be made for lab tours and visits with faculty and often part of the travel costs can be supplied by the physics department. If you would like to visit the physics department, contact Prof. J.D. Perez to arrange an available day.

Curriculum for Undergraduate Physics Majors

Scholarships for Undergraduate Physics Majors

Undergraduate Research Jobs

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