The Bachelor of Science in Physics program is intended for students who will pursue a career or a graduate degree in physics or related fields.
Requirement for Major in Physics
PHYS1210 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4
OR
PHYS1310 - College Physics I Credits 4
PHYS1220 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 4
OR
PHYS1320 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS2310 - Physics III: Waves and Optics Credits: 4
PHYS2320 - Physics IV: Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS3000 - Methods of Physics Credits: 4
PHYS3640 - Modern Electronics and Experimental Techniques Credits: 4
PHYS3650 - Advanced Lab in Modern Physics and Electronics Credits: 4
PHYS4210 - Classical Mechanics I Credits: 3
PHYS4310 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS4410 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
PHYS4510 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS4420 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3
PHYS4830 - Mathematical and Computational Physics I Credits: 3
PHYS4840 - Mathematical and Computational Physics II Credits: 4
MATH2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH2310 - Applied Differential Equations I Credits: 3
Electives
Students are required to take at least 3 hours of electives from any PHYS 4000 or 5000 level course.
September 2025
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
EERB 401, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave.,
LARAMIE,
Wyoming,
82071, United States
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.