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Uncover Mysteries of Matter
In the Physics, B.S. program at Miami University, you’ll collaborate with faculty on original research, intern at national labs, and build the skills to thrive across advanced physics disciplines. This rigorous program is ideal for students comparing the B.A. vs B.S. in Physics, and positions Miami as one of the top physics universities in the region.
As a Physics major, you’ll earn a bachelor degree in physics grounded in both theory and experiment—equipping you for careers in science, technology, and research, or for graduate study. Physics investigates matter, energy, space, and time in an effort to understand the behavior of the universe.
Contact Information
Stephen Alexander, Ph.D.
Lead Departmental Advisor
Department of Physics
204 Kreger Hall
500 E. Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45046
alexansg@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-5653
Curriculum and Courses
The Physics B.S. degree at Miami University offers a rigorous academic foundation for students pursuing graduate study or careers in applied physics, engineering physics, biomedical engineering, or medical school. As one of the top physics universities, Miami prepares students for diverse pathways—including teacher licensure in physics, or physics-related careers in business, law, or technology.
I work with cold atoms in optimal lattices, and we are studying the principle of Brownian ratcheting. This has a lot of applications to nanotechnology, like building artificially efficient nanomachines for medicine, industry, and technology. The people I’ve met in the Department of Physics have all played their part in pushing me to get to where I know I can be.
CHANAKYA PANDYA ’25
Research Opportunities
Research laboratories are open to undergraduates. Many begin their hands-on involvement their first year, with 70% engaging in research before graduation. About 20% of undergraduates and 70% of graduate students co-author research papers.
Active research areas include:
- Astrophysics: Numerical simulations with gravitational N-body codes
- Atomic, molecular, and optical physics: Laser and time-resolved polarization spectroscopy, laser-induced fluorescence in molecules, quantum beat spectroscopy, et.al.
- Biophysics and soft condensed matter physics: Techniques to model and understand complex materials such as living biological systems and nano-materials
- Computational physics: Scientific visualization, image processing and analysis, computer graphics and animation
- Condensed matter physics: Fabrication and characterization of nanoscale materials via electron beam lithography and photolithography, et.al.
- Physics education: Strategies for teaching scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Quantum optics and information: Spectroscopy of cold atoms in optical lattices,
Careers in Physics
Students earning a bachelor degree in physics from Miami University graduate with strong analytical, mathematical, and scientific skills—preparing them for a wide array of career paths. Approximately 60% of our majors pursue graduate or professional programs in physics, engineering, biomedical fields, business and entrepreneurship, law, education, or medicine.
Those not continuing their formal education find employment across scientific and technical industries, often in high-demand areas such as the semiconductor sector, optics and photonics, military service, or technical sales. A Physics B.S. also opens doors to roles in business operations, technology consulting, or marketing for scientific and engineering firms. Teaching, particularly with physics teacher licensure, remains a rewarding and in-demand path for many graduates.
Additional physics career information can be found at aps.org/careers.
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac
of 2018-2019 graduates who were employed or furthering their education by fall 2019
Miami University Data
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.