Engineering Physics Program

Students who complete the Engineering Physics program will earn a B.S. in Engineering Physics from the College of Engineering. The physics and math requirements for this program are similar to those of the B.S. in Physics, but in addition to those requirements, students take 27 credit hours of engineering courses. The engineering courses a student takes will come from one area of engineering, known as the Engineering Physics concentration. Students who complete this program have the opportunity to enter full-time employment as a scientist or engineer or pursue an advanced degree in physics, engineering, or math.

Requirements for a B.S. in Engineering Physics

• Procedures for Engineering Physics students
• Required courses for the Engineering Physics program
• A prerequisite flowchart for physics classes

Any questions regarding the Engineering Physics program can be directed toward the Engineering Physics advisor.

Sample Schedules - Legacy GE (students enrolled at OSU prior to autumn 2022)

• Engineering Physics (FE program) - Legacy GE 
• Engineering Physics (FEH program) - Legacy GE 
• Legacy Gen Ed requirements for students in the College of Engineering

Sample Schedules - New GE (students enrolled at OSU autumn 2022 or after)

• Engineering Physics (FE program) - New GE
• Engineering Physics (FEH program) - New GE

Enrolling in the Engineering Physics Major

If you are interested in enrolling in the OSU Engineering Physics major program, or if you want to learn more about the program, please view our virtual information session that covers: program details, curriculum requirements, how Engineering Physics compares to other OSU engineering majors, research & internship information, and career options.

To enroll in the major, please follow the below instructions: 

• OSU students who are currently in the College of Engineering: email an Engineering Physics academic advisor to request a change to your engineering major
• OSU students who are outside the College of Engineering: submit a request to enroll form by going to the following website and scrolling down to the bottom and clicking on the gray box for the academic term you want to be admitted to: https://advising.engineering.osu.edu/enroll-engineering-program
   

Engineering Physics Program Educational Objectives

Alumni of the Engineering Physics Program will:

• Use their Engineering foundation and their understanding of the fundamental areas of physics (classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics), experimental physics, data reduction, error analysis, and computing to succeed in:
  • Technical careers in industry, academia, or government.
  • Careers involving engineering or scientific practice, research and development, management, or service
  • Nontechnical careers in areas such as law, medicine, business, public policy, secondary education, service industries, etc.
  • Careers involving management or entrepreneurship
  • Graduate school in physics or engineering
• Effectively communicate opportunities and solutions to technical and nontechnical communities
• Use lifelong learning skills to take advantage of professional development opportunities in their disciplines and develop new knowledge and skills and pursue areas of expertise or interests.