BSc in Physics in Cambridge United States | Harvard University

The Harvard Physics Department boasts a robust undergraduate program, with approximately 50-60 majors graduating annually (including those in the Chemistry and Physics concentration, which the department also oversees). A key feature of the program is its adaptability—while 40-50% of physics graduates pursue advanced degrees in physics or related fields, others enter diverse career paths such as medicine, law, business, or direct employment. The program maintains a diverse student body, with 25% women, 5% Black, 20% Asian, and 6% Latino concentrators. Compared to other science concentrations at Harvard, physics requires fewer courses, offering greater flexibility. Many students opt for joint concentrations like Physics-Mathematics, Physics-Astronomy, or Physics-History of Science, alongside the specialized Chemistry and Physics track. Faculty members are deeply engaged with undergraduates and passionate about physics. Nearly all professors contribute to the undergraduate program (though not necessarily every year), taking pride in their teaching and innovating with new materials and courses, such as the honors-level Physics 16—a course so notable it inspired a musical in 2002.