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Undergraduate Program

The Loomis foyer, traditional gathering place for Physics undergraduates to study and meet their friendsThe Department of Physics awards bachelor's of science degrees from both the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois. Either program will give you an excellent physics education, and we will work with you to select a flexible curriculum that best meets your interests and future career plans.

Please see Toni Pitts, who is located in Room 290Z Loomis Laboratory, for answers to your questions about our undergraduate programs.

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Physics Curriculum and Elective Information

The Department of Physics offers 4 curriculum to choose from:

Curricula/Concentrations Elective Options
LAS Science and Letters Physics Curriculum
LAS Specialized Physics Curriculum
LAS Physics Teaching Concentration
Science & Letters Options
Engineering Physics Curriculum Engineering Options

Become a Physics Minor

Physics and technology go hand in hand, with physics providing the foundation for a broad range of technical fields. This minor is intended to encourage you to expand your understanding of physics beyond the introductory level, to deepen your understanding of fundamental principles, and to enhance your ability to keep abreast of an ever-changing technological world. Find out how to become a physics minor.