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Our physics students explore matter and energy concepts that are relevant to the modern world. Our geosciences students study all aspects of our Earth with an emphasis on field work and research. Here, you will find flexible degree programs that help you gain the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen career, or advance to graduate school.

Programs

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geoscience
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Our degree in geosciences is a diverse geology degree that will prepare you for a career in geology, energy, oil and gas, or resource management.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics
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A physics degree will prepare you for a career in electronics and mechanics, architecture, astronomy, military defense and many related fields.
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics with Applied Physics Specialization
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Our physics degree can be specialized for applied physics to prepare you for a career or graduate school in engineering.

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Around the Department

Physics and geosciences are fields of discovery. Your ASU degree is your ticket to join an exciting world of professionals who make those discoveries, engineer new processes and inventions that improve our daily lives, and utilize and protect our natural resources. You could influence everything from military defense to medicine and from the energy industry to how we study the stars.

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study physics and geosciences.

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

You can take a variety of classes in our Planetarium. It’s features the combination of a Sci-Dome HD digital projector and large tilted-dome theater. You can also check out free astronomy shows every week. Our other modern labs are highlighted by equipment like a Scanning Electron Microscope and LabVIEW software.

A group of students working together in a lab

Student Organizations

Our Society of Physics Students is one of the most decorated chapters in the country. You can also join in the annual SPS Summer Road Tour and bring entertaining physics demonstrations to public schools around West Texas and New Mexico. Geosciences students can join the Geologic Exhibition Organization (GEO).

The 2018 geology field camp group poses at Big Hill overlooking the Rio Grande in the western Big Bend region. Pictured from left are: Jo...

Off-Campus Opportunities

Physics students visit scientific facilities like the Pickle Nuclear Lab in Austin. Geosciences students visit geologic sites in the Big Bend and Permian Basin. We can also help you set up internships for valuable hands-on experience.