Programs of Study
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics
The UNF Bachelor of Science in Physics program focuses on preparing graduates for employment in a wide array of technical and non-technical fields or for graduate studies. The department offers the following tracks within the Physics major:
- Physics
- Physics - Astrophysics Concentration
- Physics - Civil Engineering Concentration
- Physics - Computing Emphasis
- Physics - Electrical Engineering Concentration
- Physics - Materials Science Concentration
- Physics - Mechanical Engineering Concentration
- Physics - Pre-Medical Physics Concentration
- Physics - Teaching Option (traditional Physics major with a minor in Professional Education)
- students pursuing the teaching option may also be interested in the Teaching Apprenticeship Program
- Science Education - Physics (offered through the College of Education and Human Services)
Physics Minor
The department also offers a minor in Physics. The minor can be used to complement a wide-range of majors, for the purposes of complementing or rounding out studies in another area.
Master of Science (MS) in Materials Science and Engineering
UNF's interdisciplinary Master of Science degree program in Materials Science and Engineering brings together more than twenty faculty from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering who have research interests in the science and applications of materials. All graduate students in this program conduct significant original research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, culminating in the completion and defense of a master’s thesis. More information can be found on the program website. There is also an accelerated pathway that allows selected students to begin completing some of the graduate coursework as part of their undergraduate degree in physics.
Physics Teaching Option
The Physics Teaching Option is provided to physics majors who plan to teach high school physics. One would major in physics (e.g., traditional physics) and complete a minor in profession education from the College of Education and Human Services.
This option will provide you the necessary credentials to teach. Students choosing this option are also encouraged to apply to our Physics Teaching Apprenticeship Program (next tab) in order to get “on the job” training in the classroom. Students choosing this option are also encouraged to complete a physics teaching internship offered by the College of Education and Human Services.
For more information about the Physics Teaching Option, please contact Dr. Greg Wurtz, chair of the Physics department.
Physics Teaching Apprenticeship Program
What do you do?
Contact a local high school physics teacher (public or private) and write a one page proposal on how you will assist this person in class and/or lab for at least 8 hours per week for 14 weeks. The teacher, school principal, and physics teaching apprenticeship program administrator must sign the proposal.
Your Qualifications
- Full-time student who is majoring in Physics
- Preference given to a person who is considering a career in teaching high school physics, e.g. an education minor
- Minimum 2.5 GPA in PHY 2048-2049 sequence
- Background check