Both physics and engineering physics majors study core areas of physics: classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, solid-state physics, and statistical mechanics. The physics major, with its many electives, allows for maximum flexibility. While you are getting a strong physics education you can explore your interest in other areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, business or philosophy. Some physics majors choose electives that prepare them for medical school.
LMU offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics degree.
Engineering Physics majors receive extensive education in engineering as well as physics. The curriculum combines the strengths of a physics education, which emphasizes understanding basic principles, with an engineering education, which emphasizes applications. Engineering physics graduates are especially well prepared for either graduate work in engineering or applied physics or for immediate employment by companies with an engineering research orientation. With the right electives, the curriculum provides excellent preparation for graduate work in biomedical engineering.
For further information, visit the Physics Department.