University of Vermont

college of arts and sciencesStudent Research in the UVM Physics Department

Department of  Physics

Physics is concerned with the mathematical formulation of the fundamental laws of nature. An education in physics provides students with the foundation for a variety of careers. In addition to preparation for graduate study in physics and related fields, undergraduate study in physics is an excellent preparation for professional careers in engineering, management, teaching, law and medicine. The curriculum consists of core courses on the fundamentals of physics such as mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum theory. Students can then choose from an array of electives to explore subfields in physics such as astrophysics, biological physics, condensed matter physics, general relativity, nanotechnology, quantum optics, nuclear and particle physics.

Undergraduate Physics

Small innovative classes - Students are thoroughly trained by distinguished teacher-scholars. Physics majors learn "hands-on" performing innovative experiments in well-equipped labs.


Why study physics? - Some things to consider in choosing physics as a major.

Graduate Physics

