The mission of the Physics B.S. program is to provide students with a rigorous grounding in classical and modern theory, experience in advanced experimental techniques, and exposure to a broad spectrum of topics in physics research.
It is expected that graduates will be capable problem solvers, proficient critical and scientific thinkers, and possess backgrounds that prepare them for success in graduate school or their desired career path. Graduates will also be able to communicate their scientific ideas in written form to both scientifically literate and general audiences.
The Department offers a broad level of courses and degrees to satisfy the interest and need of a different student population. Students will be able to choose between two major Degrees: Pure Physics and Applied Physics.
The Pure Physics major is recommended for students intending to enter graduate school in Physics, or that want a deeper understanding of fundamental physics. In addition to introductory courses, it includes a complete level of upper courses, such as advanced electromagnetism and classical mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics.
The Applied Physics major is geared more toward those students interested in a strong physics foundation, but that want, at the same time to expand their interest in other fields. It is organized in six possible tracks: Physics for the Life Sciences (recommended for students interested in applying to medical school after graduation), Engineering Physics, Computer Science Physics, Medical Physics (recommended for students interested in joining a Medical Physics program after graduation), Chemical Physics (often paired with an additional major in chemistry), and Marine Science. The major includes core courses in Physics plus additional courses in the discipline of the track.
The Department also offers elective courses on a broad range of topics, such as Quantum Computing, Biological Physics, and Astrophysics. It also offers four minors in Physics, Astrophysics, Biological Physics, and Computational Astrophysics.
For more details about the courses and offers, please go to the University of Miami Bulletin at: https://bulletin.miami.edu/undergraduate-academic-programs/arts-sciences/physics/ .
