Physics

The Department of Physics can lead not only to a career in research but also law, medicine, and many other diverse careers. This program allows a student to combine the benefits of a strong physics foundation with the applied knowledge of other majors.

It is our goal to give students a personalized education seldom found at larger institutions through small class sizes, as well as active involvement in research projects with the faculty.

We are committed to the inclusion of all individuals in our classrooms including people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Majors

Choose your major according to the goals you have for your future — whether furthering your education or entering the workforce, our curriculum can support you.

Faculty

Our faculty are mentors who care about the whole-person education of our students. In addition to full-time academic professors, our faculty includes researchers who frequently publish and are actively practicing in the field.

Research

Research in the department ranges from aspects of fundamental physics to interdisciplinary endeavors, as well as investigations into methods of effective teaching and learning.

Students

Explore the ways Seaver College's Physics department has endeavored to make the field of physics more inclusive, especially for our students.

NASA Awards LMU Grant to Investigate Oceans on Icy Moons

LMU physics professor Emily Hawkins received a $300,000 NASA grant to study how nutrients move through subsurface oceans on icy moons.

Physics Professor’s Research Gives Insight into Pollock’s Paintings

LMU professor and chair of the physics department Jonas Mureika is analyzing Jackson Pollock’s distinctive drip technique through fractal and lacunarity measurements.

Physics major Kate Murphy sharing poster about icy moons

Physics Major Shares Icy Moon Experiment at Research Poster Session

LMU physics major Kate Murphy shared her experiment to model ocean circulation on icy moons during the 2025 Summer Research Community Poster Session in July.

Professor finds ‘Ultimate Answers’ in Physics

As an experimental biophysicist who studies the mechanical properties of biological macromolecules, Zahra Alavi, Ph.D., cherishes her time in the laboratory.

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Why LMU?

Loyola Marymount University’s Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is committed to strong values with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. We take pride in admitting students who go on to make a big impact in not just the sciences and engineering but the world at large.

Founded in 1911, the mission of LMU is the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice both on campus and in the Los Angeles community.