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Department of Physics

Understanding the Universe

We are committed to quality undergraduate education, with emphasis on hands-on education. With access to modern facilities and dedicated faculty, students are prepared for careers in science, technology, and research, as well as graduate studies in their chosen fields.

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Major in Physics

Bachelor of Science

We offer dynamic programs for students interested in pursuing their Physics degree and taking that degree into a number of fields after graduation. We offer four concentrations so our students can customize their experience. Those concentrations are Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Biophysics, and Physics Education. 

Minors:

  • Physics
  • Astronomy
Program descriptions and catalog listing for Physics

Beyond the Classroom

Our students can expand their research by investigate the dynamics of the universe in the Selu Observatory or braving the bone-rattling temperatures of Alaska. 

Michael Ziegenfus

2024 Graduate

While finding his place at Radford, Ziegenfus has gained valuable knowledge and skills that have prepared him for a bright future. He ventured far beyond campus with a semester abroad at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and a trek to Utqiagvik, Alaska, as part of the 2023 annual Arctic geophysics research trip.

Michael Ziegenfus

The Wonders of Space

Radford University Planetarium

In addition to our academic programs, we also run the planetarium. Seating up to 55 visitors per show, the 10-meter-diameter dome houses a state-of-the-art Digistar 5 system. The planetarium is the center for astronomy and space science education for the campus community and the surrounding area.

view inside of the planetarium

 

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