Physics
A little bit about us ...
- UD ranks among the top 4-year private colleges in the number of graduates who earn their Ph.D. degree in physics.
- UD physics majors consistently win academic scholarships in national competition.
- We offer a low student/faculty ratio.
- Research participation is encouraged for undergraduates, using modern instructional and research laboratories.
- We have a nationally recognized SPS (Society of Physics Students) chapter.
- Internship and co-op opportunities are available to all students.
![](../../_resources/img/misc-images/pendulum-800x800.jpg)
Welcome
Our graduates find that the undergraduate physics degree provides them with the foundation for various careers in physics and other fields as well. We provide ample opportunities for our students to engage in exciting, meaningful research. Our low faculty-to-student ratio ensures a well balanced, personalized learning experience.
We offer the Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, Physics and Physics-Computer Science. Explore your program requirements and options.
Many of our undergraduate majors go on to graduate studies in physics and related areas. In a joint effort with the School of Engineering, we offer the graduate program in Electro-Optics.
Learn about Bachelor of Science degrees in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences. We offer more than 15 majors in the natural sciences.
Learn about Bachelor of Science degrees in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences. We offer more than 15 majors in the natural sciences.
![](/blogs/artssciences/_resources/2022-images/221014-deibel-blog.jpg)
In his new role at UD, Jason Deibel plans to increase the number of undergraduate physics students and advance the department’s curricular offerings.
Read more![](/blogs/artssciences/_resources/2021-images/211102zhao-blog.jpg)
The National Institutes of Health awarded University of Dayton physics researcher Chenglong Zhao a four-year, $1.5 million grant to develop a new super-resolution imaging system that can provide high-quality images of biological structures 10,000 times smaller than a human hair.
Read more