The physics program at Rutgers–Camden offers undergraduate students an outstanding education and thorough preparation for either graduate school or employment. Physics majors receive mentoring from dedicated faculty who are active in research. Outside of the classroom, students can participate in research and learn practical skills that will help them to stand out.
The Department of Physics offers two tracks for physics majors. For students who plan to attend graduate school, the traditional program focuses on experimental and theoretical physics as well as computational physics. The second option emphasizes the application of computers to physics. A combination of skills in both physics and computer science is valuable training for industrial employment. Approximately one-half of physics graduates continue to graduate study. Other graduates enter employment in physics or such related fields as electronics, computers, or engineering, or as teachers.
Learn more about the Department of Physics at Rutgers–Camden.
Highlights
- Students have access to state of the art equipment and can pursue research projects in condensed matter physics, materials science, and process engineering.
Faculty Highlights
- Dr. Daniel Bubb and Dr. Karen Vardanyan received a $390,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for the purchase of an atomic force microscope and a tunable infrared laser.
- Dr. Sean O’Malley received an $8,500 grant from the Optical Society of America’s LaserFest program to do outreach with K-12 students. Read more here.
- Dr. Daniel Bubb received a $298,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study laser deposition of polymer thin films.
Programs
- Major (BS)
- Minor
- Teacher preparation
