Bachelor of Science in Physics

Physics is the branch of science that studies the nature of matter, energy, and space-time at the most fundamental level. It provides a foundation for all the natural sciences and engineering disciplines. Physics has brought such revolutions as relativity, quantum mechanics, and the "big bang" theory, profoundly altering the way mankind views the universe.

Physicists have played a major role in the discovery of many phenomena leading to whole new technologies. The invention of the transistor, by physicists, has made the computer possible, while the development of lasers has led to diverse applications ranging from supermarket scanners to laser surgery. The physicist is a versatile problem solver, able to excel in many technical fields.

A training in physics leads to a broad-based understanding of natural phenomena, analytical and computer skills, experience with electronics and the operation of sophisticated equipment, an understanding of measurements and their limitations, and the ability to formulate and solve technical problems.

The Physics academic curriculum is completely integrated with that of the home campus in Saint Louis, Missouri. The students can transfer freely between the two campuses over the course of their undergraduate degree program. If you enroll in a bachelor's degree Physics prog-ram with us in Madrid, you will normally spend your first two years in Madrid and then transfer directly to the home campus in Missouri to finish the final two years of the degree there. However, students can transfer the academic credits they earn while studying in Madrid to other US universities should they so wish.

Physics academic courses are offered in English at Saint Louis Madrid campus. Spanish and international students norm-ally enroll in our intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program during their first year of study.

Special program features
·The Physics BS program requires course work in Physics (43 hours), Mathematics, Chemistry and Computer Science (26 hours), Allied electives (24 hours) and Arts Subjects and Open electives (22 hours). The major includes a concentration of courses in Physics, including lecture courses as well as laboratory-oriented activities. The Physics program requires allied electives from the science and/or engineering.
·Freshman students start by gaining a broad basis in Science and General Arts subjects.
·The majority of the faculty members have terminal degrees in Physics, and are performing cutting-edge research in this area.