Physics BA

at Roanoke College

Physics provides a rich framework for appreciating the universe as well as a system for explaining the phenomena within it. Physics at Roanoke offers you a close-knit community, challenging coursework and the opportunity for genuine scientific investigation. Because physics impacts discoveries in astronomy, engineering, chemistry, mathematics, geology and biology, you'll be encouraged to pursue meaningful connections across the curriculum.

Whether you're a first-year student or an upper-level minor in physics, research experiences with individual faculty mentors abound.Graduates in physics prosper in the employment market and graduate school programs, with recent students going on to excel in engineering, computer science, law and, of course, physics.