Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Physics and Astronomy] From University of Rochester

Majoring in Physics or Physics and Astronomy

Students have until the end of their sophomore year to declare their major. However, students wishing to major in physics or in physics and astronomy should meet with the department’s undergraduate office before the end of their sophomore year to be assigned a departmental advisor.

All lectures are typically given by our full-time faculty. Graduate students and upper-class majors assist with workshops, recitation sections, and labs.

Our program is flexible enough that our students can pursue a dual major, pre-med, pre-law, or teacher certification programs.

Research

Each year a sizeable fraction of our upper-class majors are involved in faculty-sponsored research projects through the department's NSF funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.

The department offers BA and BS degrees in physics and in physics and astronomy. The BA program is perfect for students looking for a broad overview and the flexibility to double major.

The BA program is perfect for students looking for a broad overview and the flexibility to double major. Students preparing for graduate school in physics or a related field should consider the more intensive BS program.