B.S. in Physics (Prehealth Care Concentration)
The Bachelor of Science in Physics provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for graduate studies or careers in technology, medicine, education, law, finance, industry, and other professions.
Please refer to the BS Physics Prehealth Care Planner for a suggested sequence of courses.
Note that many courses are offered only in the fall or only in the spring.
Physics (Prehealth Care), B.S.
This concentration is designed for students with an interest in medicine, dentistry, or other health related professions, and it satisfies the medical/dental preprofessional program requirements.
Requirements for a Major in Physics (Prehealth Care)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thirty-three semester hours including: | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| PHY 1420 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 1430 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 2135 | Basic Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 2190 | Introduction to Research in Physics | 1 |
| PHY 2350 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 2360 | Mathematical and Computational Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3175 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHY 3320 | Intermediate Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 3330 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 3372 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHY 3373 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHY 4190 | Dissemination of Research Results in Physics | 1 |
| PHY 4340 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHY 4001 | Exit Exam | 0 |
| Subtotal | 33 | |
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
| Six semester hours of 3000-4000 BIO courses | 6 | |
| CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHE 3331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 3332 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 3238 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| CSI 1401 | Introduction to Programming I | 4 |
| or CSI 1430 | Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory | |
| MTH 2311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2321 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 3325 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 3326 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 85 | |