Why study physics?
Studying physics prepares you to perform scientific reasoning and complex problem-solving.
You’ll master the analytical skills needed to take on technical problems in physics, and you’ll have the ability to translate what you know to others, thanks to your sharp communication skills. That could be your launchpad for a career as an automotive engineer, environmental compliance inspector, web developer, high school teacher, regulatory affairs specialist, astrophysicist or any of a number of physics-related jobs.
News
May 7, 2024
Hundreds of posters reveal one compelling story of VCU student research
Undergraduate and graduate symposiums, part of annual VCU Research Weeks, highlight projects that touch on an array of disciplines, notable history and scientific potential.
April 30, 2024
Physics in the Park has been postponed to a later date.
April 16, 2024
Two undergraduates selected for prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Aditya Kotha and Andy Shar reflect excellence in STEM and a commitment to research.
Physics Spotlight
Meet Raven
A high school summer program at NASA Langley sparked Raven Witherspoon's interest in studying physics. Learn more about her favorite classes, favorite professors and recent internship in the nuclear energy field.
Fast track to a master's degree
Earn your B.S. in physics and M.S. in physics and applied physics in a minimum of five years by completing approved graduate courses during the senior year of your undergraduate program.
Study in our new STEM building
The new facility features a variety of unique learning environments for physics students, including six physics laboratories, with one dedicated to astronomy.