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Applied Physics

Minor

A Hands-on Approach to Physics

Expand your technical degree through an Applied Physics minor, giving you significant hands-on experience in physics, engineering, and math. This 20-credit minor pairs well with Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and other science degrees. 

The Applied Physics minor is an inter-departmental partnership, working to give you a strong background in the fundamentals of physics, together with practical skills in engineering that will equip you for a rapidly changing working environment.

Get on track for these careers

  • Research Scientist
  • Applied Physicist
  • Data Engineer
  • Systems Engineer

Applied Physics Options & Opportunities

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Pair Applied Physics Minor with a Major

Because the Applied Physics minor requires introductory physics and math classes, this minor pairs well with Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, and other science degrees. With just 20 credit hours, it's an easy add-on to a number of major programs.

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Physics Degree Options

Analyze the complex functions of the physical world—quantum mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, and thermodynamics—in Taylor University’s Physics major. Hands-on labs and Physics research projects allow students to apply the principles and theories they study in the classroom. All aspects of the Physics curriculum come together to launch students into the future with prominent graduate schools, such as Johns Hopkins, MIT, and Stanford, or companies like CERN and RT Logic.

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Engineering Degree Options

Taylor's Engineering major is a single interdisciplinary BS Engineering degree that builds a broad and robust engineering foundation applicable to all engineering disciplines, with a particular strength in mechanical and electrical. All Engineering majors choose a concentration: Electrical, Physics, or General.

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Applied Physics Curriculum & Degree Options

Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.

Liberal Arts Foundational Core

A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.

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Taylors engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

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