Bachelor of Science in Physics

Course Overview Why Pursue a Physics Degree at RIT Participate in paid cooperative education and hands-on research experiences at organizations such as NASA, the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, Idaho National Laboratory, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Undergraduate research in physics includes astrophysics, quantum optics, gravitational wave physics, biophysics, and the physics of materials. Key Program Highlights Access 14 research labs and centers, including the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation and the RIT Observatory RIT's physics major is recognized by the American Physical Society for Improving Undergraduate Physics Education , which includes an active-learning workshop format for early year classes Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Available : Earn both your bachelor’s and your master’s in less time and with a cost savings, giving you a competitive advantage in your field STEM-OPT Visa Eligible : The STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program allows full-time, on-campus international students on an F-1 student visa to stay and work in the U S