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Department of Physics525 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2036
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Telephone:
(765) 494-2970
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(765) 494-0706
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As the basic science, the results of research in physics have also had an impact on a wide variety of other fields, such as medicine, engineering, chemistry, ecology and archaeology. Because of the varied applications of physics in various careers, the Department of Physics offers a flexible degree program.
Students interested in careers in research or industrial science, astronomy, meteorology, marine sciences, biophysics, geophysics or the health sciences, or those who desire a general background in physics as a foundation for careers in medicine, law or business, may pursue the regular physics degree. Many physics B.S. graduates continue study in graduate school, after which they may work as professional physicists in industry, universities or government laboratories. An honors degree is recommended for them.
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Possibilities with Physics
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What can I do with a Physics Major?
http://www.bw.edu/career/programs/wcidwami/Physics.PDF
Miami University Academic Advising
Astronomy Careers - http://www.aas.org/education/publications/careerbrochure.pdf
Some Profiles of Physicists
By Job
By Degree
Physicists in Industry http://www.tipmagazine.com/profiles.html
Some Applications of Physics http://www.tipmagazine.com/reviews.html
Hidden Physicists - http://www.spsnational.org/cup/hidden.html
Financial Researcher Physicist http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/careers/ferrari.html
Physics Careers
http://www.cap.ca/careers
NASA Jobs
Get a Physics Degree and See the World
http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/jobs.html
Job Listings/Search
- Physics Job Board
- Companies that hire Physics Majors
- APS Career Center
- Purdue Center for Career Opportunities - College of Science
- Society of Physics Students: Careers Using Physics
- TIPTOP Jobs On-Line
- Physlink.com Job Board
- Positions in High Energy Physics
- Science Careers
- Physics Today Job Search
Alumni Employment Information
Information on many of our alumni such as current position, career path, importance of physics, and intern opportunities.
Career Planning and Information
- American Institute of Physics Weekly News
- American Geophysical Union
- California Occupational Guide, Astronomers
- Geological Engineering and Sciences Career Search Page
- Physicists and astronomers
- Get a Physics Degree and See the World
- Purdue Center for Career Opportunities
- Resources
- Sloan Career Cornerstone Series - Physics
Jobs in Education
Organizations and Associations
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- American Astronomical Society
- American Institute of Physics
- American Meteorological Society
- American Physical Society
- Institute of Physics
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- The Biophysical Society
- The Geophysical Union
Miscellaneous
- AIP physics employment reports
- College and University Faculty from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Physicists and Astronomers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Salaries of Scientists by Discipline
- Science Technicians from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- The Internet Pilot to Physics
- The Network of Student Physics Societies
Employment Articles
Largest Industrial Employers of Ph.D. Physicists
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