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Mathematical Physics, Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematical Physics at St. John's University will prepare students with the strong mathematical and theoretical physics training, highly developed quantitative expertise, and keen intellectual curiosity to become experts in quantitative fields, analyzing complex numerical models, applying to real-world problems.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematical Physics at St. John's University will prepare students with the strong mathematical and theoretical physics training, highly developed quantitative expertise, and keen intellectual curiosity to become experts in quantitative fields, analyzing complex numerical models, applying to real-world problems.

The Mathematical Physics program offers interdisciplinary courses in Physics and Mathematics, students will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty from both departments. It will also prepare students for future careers requiring analytical and computational qualifications of physical, engineering, biological, and financial industries. 

Students in this program are also very likely to further pursue advanced degrees in graduate schools, participate in research projects with faculty in the department, and are in general academia-focused in their future career paths.

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Degree Type
BS
Area of Interest
Science & Mathematics
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
Required Credit Hours
120

Department Contact

Gen Long

Associate Professor, Physics

718 990-5385

Admission

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John's, please visit Undergraduate Admission

Courses

The major in Mathematical Physics requires 45 credits in addition to the core requirements, including:

  • PHY 1930
  • PHY 1940
  • PHY 1970
  • PHY 2110/2460
  • PHY 3210
  • PHY 3220
  • PHY 3310
  • MTH 1730
  • MTH 1740
  • MTH 2750
  • MTH 3840
  • CSC 1400

You will also complete three elective courses approved by the department.

Career Outcomes

As a mathematical physicist, you apply mathematics to problems in physics and develop mathematical methods suitable for the formulation of physical theories. A degree in this field prepares you to work as a physicist or mathematician. Physicists study objects in the natural world to determine what they are made of and how they interact with other objects. Mathematicians use calculations to explain the relationships between two objects.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of physicists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment of mathematicians, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is projected to grow 26 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Additional Information

Eligible physics students have access to a wide range of academic and professional opportunities through the Sigma Pi Sigma honor society.

Interested in Science & Mathematics, but not sure if Mathematical Physics, Bachelor of Science is right for you?