BA in Physics in Greensboro United States | University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The Physics BA program offers students a comprehensive and rigorous physics education similar to the Physics BS, but without the requirement for advanced 400-level physics electives. This flexibility allows BA students to tailor their studies for diverse career paths that benefit from strong physics and mathematical problem-solving skills, without needing the specialized knowledge required for graduate physics programs.

Our department maintains a close-knit, welcoming environment. Faculty actively collaborate with students on research spanning observational astronomy, image processing, astrophysics, biophysics, computational modeling, electronics, particle physics, and science education.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Professors Aarnio and Miroshnichenko manage the Three College Observatory, utilizing it for both faculty and student research while also hosting public observation events and educational field trips.
The department maintains the UNCG Planetarium, serving astronomy courses and the local community. Its Spitz projector vividly displays celestial objects across a 20-foot dome.
Our program holds affiliations with prestigious organizations including:
American Institute of Physics
American Association of Physics Teachers
American Astronomical Society
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Biophysical Society
American Society of Adaptation Professionals