Undergraduate Program
Interested in taking a physics course?
The concepts and methods of physics impact nearly all areas of human endeavor. The Department of Physics thus offers courses in physics for the entire Cornell community. There are general education courses for non-scientists, well-designed introductory sequences for science and engineering majors, more advanced courses for physics majors, and rigorous programs of graduate study, up to doctoral-level independent research.
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Interested in a physics degree?
An undergraduate degree in physics will give you a deep understanding of the most fundamental forces in the Universe, and give you problem-solving skills that are valued in both academia and industry. Cornell Physics graduates successfully pursue careers in fields such as law, financial services, medicine, education, engineering, and science. A physics degree can lead to a career in scientific fields other than physics, such as astronomy, chemistry, biology, and mathematics: Find out where our graduates go.
The physics major at Cornell is designed to accommodate the needs of students with a wide spectrum of interests and career goals. The major consists of core courses spanning the field of physics, plus an area of concentration that can be chosen within physics or can be interdisciplinary.
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The Physics Director of Undergraduate Studies, professor Erich Mueller, is happy to meet with students and families who are interested in more information about our program, or which courses are best for them. He holds regular office hours Tuesdays and Fridays from 11-noon in Clark 115, and is available for appointments at other times. Appointments can be made by contacting Heidi Doroghazi, Undergraduate and Events Coordinator, at (607) 255-7562 or by email at hmd37@cornell.edu.
Professor Mueller can be reached directly at (607) 255-1568 or by email at physicsdus@cornell.edu.
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- Cornell Society for Physics Students/
- Contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)
- Cornell Undergraduate Admissions
- Master of Arts in Teaching Program
- Cornell Career Services
- Physics Computing Facility
- College of Arts and Sciences