What You’ll Learn
Physicists seek to understand the underlying laws of the Universe. With goals ranging from a fundamental understanding of quantum mechanics to developing tools for medical imaging, physicists learn about the world around us and apply their understanding to practical problems.
Your experience in physics at Brockport will set you apart. Study distant quasars with the Hubble Space Telescope, the atomic structure of 2-dimensional materials, or superconductivity at ultra-cold temperatures. A physics degree from Brockport can take you anywhere you can imagine.
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Curriculum
A physics degree will develop your skills in the classroom, the lab, and the outside world. You’ll work closely with our faculty who will help you explore your career paths.
Key to your post-Brockport success are the rigorous physics courses that will prepare you for whatever comes next. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on interesting and cutting-edge research.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Undergraduate Research
You will have the opportunity to spend time during the semester, or over the summer, performing faculty-led research. You’ll also be able to continue your research in our two-semester senior seminar course.
These opportunities let you dive into a specific field, and apply your own creativity in solving real-world problems. The experience will help you decide what to do post-graduation, and better prepare you for whatever your future holds!
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Career Outlook
A physics degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers, including:
- Graduate school in physics, astronomy or engineering, leading to a job in academia, industry or government research
- Engineering
- Secondary school teacher
- Professional school (law, medicine, business, etc.)
What’s Next?
Come for a Visit
We offer tours all year long, but February and March are our busiest months.
Schedule a Visit“From the small class sizes, to the always-open doors, to the study lounge where I spent countless hours with my classmates working through difficult problems, I always found the kind of constant encouragement any Physics major needs to succeed.” Alex Kuhl ’12