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The Department of Physics has programs leading to the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees. We offer students an excellent preparation for graduate work or for immediate entrance into scientific careers. Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in physics have recently been accepted at several institutions, including Purdue University, Texas A & M, Colorado State University, and the University of Central Florida. Other students have decided to pursue careers in high school teaching and have stayed at the University of Portland. Students pursuing immediate employment have accepted positions with a variety of organizations including the United States Air Force, The Boeing Company, and Intel.

The breadth of programs available at the University of Portland will enhance your education as a physics student. Many of our students complete a minor in mathematics or computer science while pursuing their physics major. In addition, our School of Engineering provides you the opportunity for advanced study in electronics, material science, biomedical engineering, and computers.