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Math Required
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About this major
Physics is the study of the fundamental principles governing the natural world, from the smallest subatomic particles to the vastness of the universe. Students learn to apply mathematical models and experimental techniques to understand laws of motion, energy, and matter.
STEMScientificAnalyticalResearchMathematical
Student Experience
Satisfaction
Career outlook
50%
Recommendation
50%
Plan grad school
Academic Balance
Math intensity
Writing intensity
WorkloadHard
DifficultyHard
Filters
“Upper division is very hard. Really important to select the right professors. Workload will be really heavy, and require hard dedication to complete.”
10/26/2025
“Hard but rewarding. Really competitive for grad school and career. Good in physics good in everything. Hard but not talent-demanding”
10/10/2025