Bachelor of Science

Whether you're wishing to enter the teaching profession, seeking high-quality training in physics and mathematics or considering a career in health care, the legal profession or other science areas, the physical science major will prepare you to pursue your interests and career goals. This program offers a flexible curriculum that includes teaching-related experiential learning opportunities.


Program Overview

Degree Information and Sample Plan

The physical science program provides broad training in the physical sciences that is desirable for one who plans to pursue a goal built on a composite science background. The physical science major combines adequate physics, chemistry, geology and mathematics to provide a sound working knowledge of physical science. Since the program is less specialized than one in a single science, it has provision for adequate course selections and sufficient electives to provide the opportunity for concentrated study in a discipline chosen to meet the career objectives of the individual student.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about physical science, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

Why Study Physical Science at UD?

The physical science major provides great flexibility in the curriculum. In addition to traditional physics, students can select courses from any of the physical and life sciences to provide curricular breadth, based upon their career interests and preferences.

Physical science majors can choose to work with a physics research mentor to complete a rigorous undergraduate research experience, or complete an educational capstone experience in cooperation with the School of Education and Health Sciences.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about physical science at UD.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.


Success After Graduation

Get more than your foot in the door — get ready for success. At our College of Arts and Sciences, you will have the opportunity to combine the classroom and business world together in a way that allows you to further sharpen your skills. It’s a key reason why employers love hiring our students — they can hit the ground running.


Design Your Academic Path

Society of Physics Students

The UD Chapter of the Society of Physics Students has many activities, including their yearly participation in the Dayton Region Affiliate Society Council’s TechFest, which is A STEM Educational Outreach program.

Observation and Field Experience

For those who have chosen to purse a double degree with the School of Education and Health Sciences, students spend time in local schools logging observation hours as part of their coursework and exposure to the teaching profession.

Dean's Summer Fellowship

The Dean’s Summer Fellowship program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences to conduct research during the summer under the guidance of a full-time faculty mentor.

Stander Symposium

An annual campus-wide forum to showcase academic excellence and recognize student learning through faculty-mentored undergraduate research, scholarship and artistic accomplishment.



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Ready to Study Physical Science at UD?

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