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The Physics Department at Wake Forest provides an exceptional undergraduate education, offering both BS and BA degrees in Physics, as well as a BS in Biophysics. Our curriculum delivers comprehensive physics knowledge while enabling students to engage in cutting-edge research across biophysics, condensed matter physics, gravitation and particle physics, and medical physics.
This creates a distinctive combination of research possibilities typically seen at major research institutions, paired with the intimate setting of a small liberal arts college.
Physics is a dynamic and rigorous discipline that pushes students to achieve their academic potential. Our department fosters an optimal learning environment through dedicated teaching excellence in both classrooms and research labs. Students begin with foundational core courses before advancing to electives and/or guided research projects.