BA in Physics in Providence United States | Brown University

Physics explores the core scientific laws that dictate how matter behaves and how it interacts with energy.
Mathematical language helps articulate these fundamental physical laws, material behaviors, and energy-matter relationships. As the bedrock of scientific inquiry, physics forms the basis for other disciplines while driving technological innovation. The Physics department stands out due to its diverse faculty specialties, extensive research scope, and smaller class sizes beyond introductory courses. Students focusing on physics can opt for either the A.B. or the more rigorous Sc.B. degree. Both programs include comprehensive studies across key areas (such as electromagnetism, classical/quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics). The Sc.B. curriculum demands deeper exploration of advanced concepts along with a capstone thesis project.