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organizations health wellness visit cost apply info for current students parents families alumni friends employees visitors home academics academic departments physics physics in this section physics about opportunities empowering scientific minds throughout your degree program you ll experience a dynamic student centered learning environment your award winning professors are at the top of their fields and engage in active research collaborations with students with gustavus physics you can achieve your full potential in the classroom lab and career if you plan to attend a top rated graduate program in physics engineering or some related field the gustavus physics program will prepare you to excel whether you want to explore space create tomorrow s sustainable technology solutions on earth or anything in between gustavus physics is where it all begins more about the physics department physics studies the interactions in our universe which can involve anything from designing buildings transit and medical devices to understanding the furthest corners of distant galaxies the physics department at gustavus is dedicated to educating future scientists and engineers learning physics in a liberal arts setting prepares you to be a well rounded problem solver with one on one instruction by your faculty members research experiences and a vibrant community oriented learning environment you ll work in facilities designed to teach and involve undergraduate researchers with top end equipment from the observatory on top of olin hall to the state of the art acoustics lab majors minors and related programs approximately two thirds of gustavus physics graduates attend graduate or professional school in physics engineering law or medicine the gustavus physics major is designed to prepare students to be highly skilled and innovative leaders in your first two years you ll study the broad foundations of physics from classical mechanics to quantum theory then you ll expand and deepen your learning to advanced and applied physics including electronics and instrumentation experimental physics and core theory areas like mechanics electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics gustavus physics students also frequently double major recently involving music mathematics economics or philosophy majors minors physics related programs computer science mathematics pre engineering statistics career preparation engineered for your success a common path for physics students is engineering through our pre engineering program embedded in the liberal arts this means developing well rounded individuals who are technically proficient think critically solve problems effectively and engage in campus life the courses emphasize a strong academic foundation and foster teamwork and effective communication essential qualities in today s dynamic workplace gustavus has a long tradition of preparing students for graduate schools and successful engineering careers opportunities with physics strong academics in a strong community the department of physics is a close cohort extending its learning beyond the classroom the department hosts two annual picnics a competitive ultimate frisbee match and more the society of physics students chapter also hosts events for the gustavus and st peter community including science on saturdays for elementary kids and highway clean ups the physics program prepares you for graduate school and your career through an environment where you can receive a strong academic foundation and individual support while connecting with like minded individuals all within a vibrant community research there are ample opportunities for physics research all four years allowing you to engage in hands on scientific exploration and collaborate with faculty mentors physics students frequently win state national and international awards for their research securing positions at top research labs and organizations faculty advising and academic support the physics department has resources such as tutoring and study groups and faculty who are dedicated to supporting your success internships many physics students complete a summer internship to gain hands on experience explore different career paths within physics participate in research activities enhance their resume and professional network study away by planning ahead and working closely with your faculty adviser you can successfully incorporate studying in another country with your physics major and gain an enriching and transformative learning experience student organizations there are several student organizations and an honor society to help you build strong connections outside of class student awards the department of physics has several awards and scholarships to encourage students in their pursuit of physics careers and recognize their achievements facilities and equipment for learning the department s facilities provide a well equipped environment for you to study conduct research and explore the field of physics the availability of specialized equipment and dedicated spaces promotes active learning collaboration and hands on experience alumni network the physics department maintains a strong network of alumni who are actively involved in supporting the experiences of current students career paths and graduate school the versatility of a physics degree allows you to pursue diverse career paths and the physics department offers resources to help guide your decision the majority of gustavus physics majors do choose to pursue such a graduate study option explore opportunities with physics the physics major challenges me to my limits but i enjoy every step of the way the challenge has brought me closer to my peers and my professors mary davenport 25 physics major one of the best physics programs in the country as a physics student at gustavus adolphus college you will be part of an academic program that has been a leading undergraduate source of successful engineers and physicists st peter minn is a perfect place to build close knit relationships with proximity to big city opportunities as you re minutes away from the medium sized city of mankato and an hour from the dynamic twin cities of minneapolis and st paul the physics program prepares you for career success in anything from advanced physics research to subfields of engineering medicine or even law contact physics email physics dept at gustavus edu physics dept at gustavus dot edu phone 507 933 7308 department chair kyle chambers olin hall 214 800 west college avenue saint peter mn 56082 view department members reach far dig deep go beyond visit cost apply 800 west college avenue saint peter mn 56082 507 933 8000 academics admission about experience athletics fine arts careers request event give instagram tiktok linkedin youtube facebook 2026 gustavus adolphus college all rights reserved annual security and safety report privacy statement title ix website feedback