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Engineering Physics Major

Why major in Engineering Physics at Marian University?

Students in lab Engineering Physics combines courses in engineering, physics, chemistry and mathematics to gain a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between these fields. It enhances students' knowledge of the physical world while equipping them with the skills to apply physics in solving challenges in our rapidly evolving, technology-driven society.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics degree program at Marian University provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for undergraduate students to develop as transformative engineering leaders and impactful global citizens, with an education rooted in Franciscan values. Graduates can pursue careers in research and development, science, engineering, education, medicine, business, and more.

Some highlights of the program:

  • Courses taught by caring full-time faculty members with small class sizes to ensure strong student-faculty interaction and collaboration
  • Strong background in engineering physics and science courses with course options in modern physics, astrophysics and cosmology, nanotechnology and nanosystems, electricity and magnetism, biophysics, physical chemistry, and research
  • Hands-on lab experiences to emphasize connections between fundamental engineering physics analysis and practical engineering design
  • Advanced technical elective options that can be used to focus on your interests and emerging fields
  • Integrated project-based experience with integrated design concepts and engineering physics applied skills in programming
  • Year-long multidisciplinary senior design capstone course offering real-world engineering experiences through client-driven projects and national competitions

Facilities

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics degree curriculum provides a strong background in core engineering and science courses with an emphasis on:

  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Mechanics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Modern Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Biophysics

The Engineering Physics program requires 128 semester credit hours for graduation.

Note: a minor is required for graduation at Marian University.

Sample 4-Year Engineering Physics Curriculum

Engineering Physics Four Year Plan and Checklist

Note: This plan is only a sample and will vary by student and course availability. 

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.0 major GPA are required for graduation. To meet degree requirements, some disciplines require higher grades in each course or a higher cumulative GPA.

Course descriptions can be found on our online Course Catalog.