HOURS
Fall Semester
MATH 2326 PHYS 2311 PHYS 3313 CHEM 1441 FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA
Spring Semester
PHYS 3183 CHEM 1442 CREATIVE ARTS GENERAL ELECTIVE MATH 3318 or MATH 3319
PHYS 4117 HIST 1302 BIOL advanced COMPUTER SCIENCE: CSE 1310, PHYS 2321 oR MATH 3345
ENGL 1301 POLS 2311 PHYS 1443 MATH 1426 UNIV 1131 or 1101
Summer (Optional)
PHYS 3321 PHYS 4315 PHYS 4319 BIOL 1441 CHEM 2321 & CHEM 2181 SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
BIOL 1442 Physics advanced Physics advanced CHEM 2322 & CHEM 2182 LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE
ENGL 1302 POLS 2312 PHYS 1444 MATH 2425
1st Year
32
HIST 1301 PHYS 4326 BIOL advanced Physics advanced BIOL 2000 or 3000 elective
3rd Year
plan for success
28
31
30
4th Year
121
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Complete degree requirements. If you are planning to go to graduate school, consider taking graduate classes at UTA. Apply for graduation. Take GREs, if appropriate.
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Study Abroad
Join SPS and/or Olympic Mons. Explore undergraduate research possibilities. Discover the library's resources. Attend Planetarium shows. Attend colloquia of interest.
Destination Graduation
leadership development
Present a poster on your undergraduate research at ACES and/or Texas APS meetings. Apply for Physics Department scholarships, REUs, or other summer programs. Study abroad. Take a leadership position in a club. Represent the department in variety of activities.
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
The Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Medical School Preparation option offers the broad background in fundamental science and strong problem-solving ability of a Physics degree as well as sufficient Biology and Chemistry background to meet medical school requirements. The combination of skills developed in this program is designed to provide the intellectual foundation necessary for excellence in research and the practice of medicine.
Join the Honors College, if appropriate.
Review University requirements for physics majors. Investigate different flavors of physics majors. Take Univ-SC1131 and Physics 1443 in first semester. Make first draft of your four-year plan (collaborate with a professor/advisor).
Mentorships Student organizations Peer education Volunteering Tutoring and coaching Student Governance
Do an undergraduate or honors thesis. Give an oral presentation at Texas APS meeting. Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor. Explore potential careers online. Apply for LSAMP or other programs. Write a resume and do mock interviews Visit and apply for graduate schools.
Meet physics advisor and map out your four-year schedule; revise as needed. Mix in core courses to maintain healthy schedule. Consider taking a required science class(es) in summer to maintain schedule flexibility.
Career Development
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Service learning UTA Volunteers Camps for high school students
Internships Fellowships Assistantships Job fairs Scholarships Peer Academic Leadership
Undergraduate Research Assistantship Contact your professors for opportunities
EDUCATE
Investigate career options. Visit Career Development Center.
Consider working in physics clinic. Consider becoming an SI leader. Consider becoming a tutor. Participate in undergraduate research; get a faculty supervisor. Attend a Texas APS meeting. Consider joining UTEACH program. Join a club or service fraternity/sorority.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Analyzing Data and Performing Calculations Communication Skills: Collaborating with a Team / Summarizing Research Outcomes Creating and Developing Computer Simulations / Designing Equipment to Measure Relevant Quantities Problem-Solving Skills: Breaking Complex Problems into Manageable Tasks Research / Project Development Skills: Reviewing Literature and Organizing Ideas; Developing Theories and Testing Hypotheses; Integrating Theoretical Understanding; Developing New Approaches; Preparing, Writing, and Presenting Research Proposals Technical Skills: Computer Programming / Equipment Design / Electronics Design and Repair / Imaging
Find your career
Take Action
Diagnostic Medical Physics Diagnostic Radiology Graduate School Industry Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics Medical Health Physics Nuclear Medical Physics Nuclear Medicine Radiotherapy Teaching Therapeutic Medical Physics
What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesizes existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk-taking. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
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