Physics Major, B.A.

As a Physics major, you’ll gain important skills such as the ability to think critically and address unforeseen problems. You’ll hone your mechanical aptitude and grow your capacity to learn new technologies quickly. You will graduate equipped with analytical, applied and advanced mathematical skills as well as experience in computer programming, modeling and simulation.

The Physics curriculum is taught jointly by the faculties of MSU Denver and the University of Colorado at Denver. MSU Denver students will receive instruction from the faculty of both institutions.

Perhaps you want to teach Physics to high school students or work in technology. Do you want to combine Physics with a second major in another discipline such as mathematics or engineering? MSU Denver’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics is a great choice to accomplish these goals!

Internship opportunities

Internships at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and with its High-Altitude Observatory may be available to you as an MSU Denver Physics major. Membership in the Society of Physics Students will give you the opportunity to present your scholarly work in professional meetings and journals.

Teach the next generation of scientists

MSU Denver’s Physics program meets the standards for Colorado licensure for Secondary Science Education, with a core curriculum that adds a firm foundation in biology, chemistry, earth-space science, environmental science and mathematics.

Facilities and Resources

MSU Denver Physics Department, housed in the Science Building on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, has state-of-the-art laboratories and sophisticated equipment for your use.

MSU Denver Physics graduates are teaching in the Denver Public Schools and working at tech companies including Raytheon, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Northrup Grumman and Schlumberger.