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Mission
In ACU’s Department of Engineering and Physics, we marvel at God’s handiwork in the laws of the universe, and seek to understand and apply those principles to solve big problems while improving the lives of people around the world.
Program Structure
BS in Physics Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Tracks
Engineering Science Technology (PHYS-PHET)
Engineering Physics (PHYS-PHYN)
Computational Physics (PHYS-PHYC)
Physics (PHYS-PHYS)
Medical Physics (PHYS-PHYM)
Required
Total Required: 128 credit hours*
University Requirements: 56 credit hours
Major Requirements: 33-70 credit hours (Choice of 5 tracks)
*Based on track selection
Electives: 2-39 credit hours
Example Coursework
Electricity and Magnetism
Nuclear Physics
Quantum Mechanics
General Relativity
Minor Available
Yes
Department
Engineering and Physics
Application Deadlines
Early Bird: Nov. 1
Regular: Feb. 1
National Candidates: May 1
Curriculum

Student Opportunities
- Study Abroad in Leipzig, Germany
- Lab Instructors – students have the opportunity to assist in teaching physics labs including general physics, astronomy, optics and electronics.
- Society of Physics Students (SPS) – ACU’s chapter has received the outstanding chapter award for more than 10 years. Participating students are encouraged (and partially funded) to attend regional and professional meetings as well as conduct science outreach for schools across Texas.
- LEAP – Ladies of Engineering and Physics student group
- Service learning trips
Research
Opportunities for hands-on research are available with ACU faculty on campus and at prestigious national labs. ACU students have participated in research at:
- Brookhaven National Lab, Long Island, New York
- Fermi National Lab, Batavia, Illinois
- Los Alamos National Lab, Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Max Planck Institute, Postsdam, Germany
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
- PNPI, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Sandia National Lab, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Careers

Jobs for physics graduates are as varied as they are exciting and challenging. You’ll have a wide range of possibilities, including:
- Physicist
- Astrophysicist
- Metallurgist
- Nuclear physicist
- Technology director
- Geophysicist
- Hydrologist
- Forensic scientist
- Particle accelerator operations analyst