The Department of Physics at Auburn challenges students to explore the universe at every scale — from subatomic particles to the vastness of space. Faculty mentors guide students through rigorous inquiry and hands-on research that applies physics to energy, medicine, materials science and beyond.
Graduates gain the precision, creativity and resilience needed to solve real-world problems, pioneer new technologies and succeed in graduate school, professional programs and industry careers. With flexible degree options, pre-professional pathways and interdisciplinary research opportunities, physics students at Auburn are prepared to innovate and lead.
Physics Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
- BS Physics
- With pre-professional concentrations in: pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant
- Minor in Physics
Graduate Programs
Interested in a PhD in physics? Explore Auburn’s research opportunities, review application requirements and deadlines, and learn about funding and our free, optional pre-application.
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Auburn's investment in a specialized attosecond lab supports cutting-edge research into the quantum world while giving students hands-on experience they can carry into science and industry after graduation.
Physicist Chen Shi's research explores solar winds, geomagnetic activity and the space weather that can affect life on Earth
The TEMPEST center will bring together researchers from eight universities, three national labs and three industries to understand and control turbulence, with applications to astrophysics, hypersonic flight and fusion energy.
Hear From Our Students
All of quantum physics is about solving for wave functions. It comes down to finding where particles are in a system and their properties. I fell in love with the research process while I’ve been here.
My favorite physics course so far was Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism. The feeling when the material finally clicked, and then the rush of leaving an exam knowing I understood it from start to finish, was extremely rewarding.
