Department of Physics

Dive Into the World of Physics

Mercer University’s physics department offers a major and minor in physics, as well as a minor in biomedical physics. You will gain invaluable knowledge that will help you thrive in your future career. Throughout your time at Mercer, you will complete research projects with the guidance of your physics professors that will prepare you for real-world experiences in your chosen field. Coupled with your knowledge and outside of the classroom experiences, you will be an invaluable asset in your physics-related career.

Majors and minors

• Physics (major and minor) — You may pursue a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree as a physics major and study a wide range of areas such as universal mysteries, special relativity, interference phenomenon, descriptive astronomy and quantum statistics.
• Biomedical physics (minor) — The biomedical physics minor highlights the connection between physics, modern research in biology and developments in medicine.