Bachelor of Science in Physics
Los Angeles, USA
BSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Physics at LMU (founded 1911) gives a foundation in classical, quantum, and relativistic physics. Students pick electives with a faculty advisor to study astrophysics, condensed matter, cosmology, particle physics, or space physics. All majors complete a senior thesis, gaining hands-on research experience that prepares them for graduate school, industry, and builds problem-solving and critical-thinking skills within a diverse, Los Angeles-based academic community.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue graduate study or careers as research scientists, data scientists, engineers, educators, lab technicians, software developers, aerospace specialists, consultants, or professionals in medicine, finance, business management, and law.
The Bachelor of Science in Physics provides a solid foundation in classical, quantum, and relativistic physics. By choosing appropriate physics electives in consultation with her/his faculty advisor, the student can study astrophysics, condensed matter systems, cosmology, particle physics, and space physics. In addition to regular coursework, all Physics majors must complete a senior thesis project as a graduation requirement. This hands-on research experience with Physics faculty exposes students to the type of work encountered in graduate school and industry, and enhances their undergraduate portfolio. Upon graduation, Physics students can pursue advanced studies in a variety of physics-related disciplines, as well as in fields such as medicine, business management, and law, where a physics major can utilize their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
