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A physics degree from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, teaches students to describe nature mathematically by solving problems related to the physical world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 A lot of our students have the upper hand once they get to graduate school because they\u2019ve already been in the lab. At larger schools, most students wouldn\u2019t have had a chance to do this type of research. <\/em><\/p>\nJamie Day, professor of physics<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The physics major 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a physics major, you will 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 two additional years at a cooperating school of engineering to earn a B.S. in engineering. The B.A. from Transylvania is awarded upon completion of the B.S. degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to stay on Transylvania\u2019s 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\u2019s or doctoral engineering program at the institution of your choice upon graduation. With this plan, it\u2019s possible to complete a bachelor\u2019s degree and a master\u2019s degree in six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Our Graduates Have Worked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

President and CEO, Westinghouse Electric Company
Manager, Western Electric Company
Physicist, NASA\/Marshall Space Flight Center
Professor, Wright State University
Medical Physicist, Saint Joseph Health System<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunities in the Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Society of Physics Students
Sigma Pi Sigma (national honor society)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses of Special Interest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Classical Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Measuring the Universe
Optics
Research in Physics
Special Relativity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where Our Graduates Have Studied<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duke University
Old Dominion University
Tufts University
University of Kentucky
University of Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible Career Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Astronomer
Engineer
Professor
Research Scientist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Semester Study Abroad Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Australia I
Australia II
Colombia
Fiji
Greece
Ireland
Italy
New Zealand
South Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These GlobalTransy<\/a> programs have at least two courses related to the major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in studying abroad for a summer? Take a look at our summer study abroad opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Day<\/a><\/strong>,
Professor of Physics; Program Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Ray Warren<\/a><\/strong>, Administrative Assistant, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania University 
<\/strong>300 North Broadway 
Lexington, KY 40508-1797<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone:<\/strong> 859-233-8228<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Download the Physics Brochure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

More Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Request more information about Transylvania University<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a physics major, you will 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.<\/p>\n

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