Undergraduate Curriculum

Carnegie Mellon University Prepares Physics Majors
for Careers in Physics and Related Fields

You can choose from a variety of degree options:

• B.S. in Physics
• B.A. in Physics
• B.S. in Physics with a Track (a specialization) in:
  • Applied Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Biological Physics
  • Chemical Physics
  • Computational Physics
• B.S. or B.A. in Physics with a Minor on Secondary Education
• Minor in Physics

You will have flexibility in choosing electives within and outside of Physics as well as minors and double majors in other subjects.

A program of laboratory practice accompanies our classroom courses.

Computers and computation can be a major part of your studies.

Your faculty advisor and other members of the Department will help you plan your curriculum, find summer and academic year research opportunities, and plan your future career.

Physics majors can visit with the many recruiters who come to campus for interviews and job fairs.

AP credit can be used for advanced standing in our program. Even if you have not taken the AP test, credit can still be granted in some cases. See the Mellon College of Science Advanced Placement Policy for more details.

The CMU enrollment services office maintains information about Physics and Mellon College of Science course requirements and descriptions in the Undergraduate Course Catalog (see online PDF copy). The Mellon College of Science Undergraduate Affairs web site has detailed information about course requirements and policies.