Bachelor of Science in Physics

University of Tampa

Physics majors study the fundamental nature of reality using mathematical models based on experiment, observation and intuition. If you major in physics, you will study a broad range of topics ranging from the tiniest of subatomic particles to the largest: the universe itself. You will explore concepts as seemingly simple as tossing a ball, and as arcane as what the universe looks like when you travel near the speed of light. As a physics major, your quest to learn the mathematical underpinnings of the nature of reality is the first step toward understanding, and ultimately explaining, this strange and beautiful existence we all inhabit.Advances in science and technology in the modern world are made largely based on our increased understanding and application of physics. From the transistors, which make modern computing possible, to MRI devices, lasers, spaceflight, prosthetic limbs and other wonders of the modern age, it’s all made possible by the study of physics.

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