BSc in Physics in Westville United States | Purdue University Northwest

The Physics program at PNW provides a dynamic educational setting with a challenging curriculum, complemented by varied research opportunities. This degree equips you for advanced studies in physics, astronomy, engineering, education, data science, and medicine.
Following the foundational physics courses, you'll explore modern physics, intermediate mechanics and electromagnetism, statistical physics, and quantum physics. Our selection of electives includes subjects like nuclear and computational physics. You'll also enhance your practical abilities through multiple lab courses and a capstone research project.
Graduates gain comprehensive knowledge of physical principles, experimental analysis methods, and theoretical/computational modeling expertise. This background readies you for graduate work in physics-related disciplines (astrophysics, biophysics, etc.) or careers in diverse fields from data science to finance to engineering.
PNW's Physics program provides exceptional chances to engage in pioneering research with faculty in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. Our students have collaborated with professors at the Large Hadron Collider and the Energy Center, analyzed asteroids using the NIRO observatory, and contributed to supercomputer simulations of neutron star collisions.