Overview

During the Physics program from Truman State University you will work closely with faculty mentors on theoretical, experimental, or computational research projects. Present your findings at Truman’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, state-wide or national conference.

Preparing for Lives That Matter

After you complete your physics program, you will be ready to teach, compete for top grad schools, or enter the workforce as a researcher, engineer or beyond.

Our alumni benefit from the competitive and supportive academic environment at Truman — and employers know it. Here is where some have ended up after graduation:

Graduate school in physics at:

• Washington University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Yale University

• University of California – Santa Cruz

• University of West Virginia

• Penn State University

• Northwestern University

• University of Michigan

• University of Maryland

• University of Missouri-Columbia

Other graduate programs at:

• Applied Math at Purdue University

• Chemistry at University of Chicago

• Medicine at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Materials Science at the University of Virginia

• Meteorology at the University of Colorado-Boulder

Employment and other training:

• Naval oceanographic research

• AutoCAD design

• Jesuit priesthood

• Secondary and college science teaching