Transylvania's physics program teaches students to describe nature mathematically by solving problems related to the physical world.
Studying physics at Transylvania offers decided advantages. Our students get one-on-one attention from professors, who set up and teach the student labs. The program also offers on-site research opportunities for all of our majors.
As a physics major, you will be required to conduct a research project as part of a senior capstone experience. Preparation for this begins in your sophomore or junior year, when you will be paired with a senior in one of our labs. You will also be encouraged to participate in a summer research project at an outside lab.
If your goal is to work in an engineering field, Transylvania offers two tracks to prepare for a career:
In the 3-2 arrangement, students earn a B.A. in physics or liberal studies from Transylvania in three years and a B.S. in engineering from the University of Kentucky or Vanderbilt University in two years.
If you prefer to stay on Transylvania's campus all four years, you can take up to six engineering courses at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering as part of your undergraduate study and be fully prepared to enter a master's or doctoral engineering program upon graduation.
Graduates of the engineering program have been highly successful and hold positions in academia, government, and industry.
Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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