Physics

You'll explore every day, real-world applications of physics. This is a good choice if you're planning on going to graduate school or want a career in research, industry or teaching. 

From atoms to environments you'll explore life's processes. Biophysics will prepare you for a career examining life at every level.

Learn more about our Engineering Physics Concentration.

These cooperative engineering programs will prepare you for a lifelong career in math, science and engineering.

There are four paths in this program;

1. You can enhance your Longwood Physics bachelor’s degree with our Engineering Physics concentration.
2. You can get two bachelor’s degrees in our dual-degree program – A B.S. in Physics from Longwood, and a B.S. in Engineering from Old Dominion University.
3. You can get a bachelor’s degree from Longwood and a Master's of Science in Engineering from the University of Virginia in our cooperative engineering program.
4. You can get a bachelor’s degree from Longwood and a Master's of Science in Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University in our cooperative engineering program.

In about five years you'll be prepared to solve big problems with creative solutions. Two birds, one stone.

We've built the bridge, should you choose to cross it.

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Get the problem-solving and instructional skills to teach physics to grades 6-12 in Virginia's public schools. In addition to a solid foundation in physics, you will also learn specific teaching techniques to make you a great teacher.

You'll take the courses required for a physics major, and courses in Education, Biology, Earth Sciences and Special Education.  

See our suggested timeline for completing the Teacher Preparation concentration in Physics.

A Typical Secondary Education Physics Major’s Schedule (pdf)

Sample 4-Year Plan

Physics, Teacher Preparation Concentration (pdf)