Physics - Johns Hopkins University

Physics from Johns Hopkins University is a Campus Bachelor Physics degree that prepares you for a Science career. What makes Hopkins the right choice for physics and astronomy? The Henry A. Rowland Department of Physics and Astronomy combines strong research programs, renowned faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities to give students a solid foundation in physics . Our flexible curriculum, with separate B.A. and B.S. degree programs, will accommodate the needs of students with post-graduation aspirations as diverse as graduate study, medical or law school, teaching, or employment in a wide variety of fields at the technological cutting edge. Students meet regularly with their faculty advisors to fine tune their course of study. Nearly all undergraduate physics majors participate in research projects in astronomy, condensed matter physics , and high energy particle physics, and many write a publishable senior thesis. The atmosphere is enhanced by the presence, across the street, of NASA's Space Telescope Science Institute, the scientific home of the Hubble Space Telescope. Research is the foundation of everything you do We believe that physics and astronomy are best learned and understood through a combination of class work and hands-on research. From the day you walk in the door and begin our integrated curriculum, you'll find yourself in small classes designed specifically for physics majors. As you learn more about the field, you'll have a chance to participate in research, either experimental, computational or theoretical, in a variety of areas of physics and astrophysics. What you'll study You will begin your studies with an integrated four semester sequence of courses designed for physics majors: Introduction to Classical Physics I and II, Special Relativity and Waves, and Modern Physics. In your first two years you will also develop your foundation in mathematics with courses in that department. With the help of your advisor, you will then put together an individual program from a wide variety of upper division classes, including: Quantum Mechanics Classical Mechanics Electromagnetic Theory Contemporary Physics Seminar Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics Introduction to Astrophysics Intermediate Physics Laboratory Nuclear and Particle Physics Stellar Physics Condensed Matter Physics Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei Mathematical Methods for Physicists Geometrical and Physical Optics Physical Cosmology Upper level courses in other science departments, or in engineering, can also be used to satisfy some of the requirements for a physics degree. You'll also take courses in the social sciences and humanities, to help you develop your thinking skills, to expand your frame of reference, and to strengthen your writing and communication abilities. Want to be an astronomer or an astrophysicist? We are often asked whether we offer an undergraduate major in astronomy. We don't, and for a good reason. The best way to become an astronomer or an astrophysicist is to start with a solid foundation in physics , and that means being a physics major. We do offer a variety of upper level courses on astronomical subjects, and of course there are many opportunities for undergraduates to involve themselves in research. About half of our students who go on to graduate school enroll in physics programs, and the other half in astronomy and astrophysics. View more details on Johns Hopkins University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physics courses.