Physics NYU Shanghai

Overview

Physicists study topics as wide-ranging as the underlying nature of space and time; the origins, large-scale structure, and future evolution of the universe; the behavior of stars and galaxies; the fundamental constituents of matter; the many different patterns in which matter is organized, including superconductivity, liquid crystals, or the various forms of magnetism in solids; the workings of biological matter, whether in molecules such as DNA, or cellular structures, or the transport of matter and energy in and across cells; and many others. 

Key facts:

A higher degree opens the possibility of creative research in industry, or teaching and research in colleges and universities. Outstanding and highly motivated students are offered special opportunities for honors work, independent study, summer laboratory research, internships, and other enhancements. 

The interdisciplinary approach and experimental work in the Physics degree from NYU Shanghai is geared to meet the current demand for scientists with well-integrated backgrounds who became the leaders in modern scientific scholarship and who pursue careers in research, education, industry, health care, business, and publishing.