Overview

The Interdisciplinary Physics major at Towson University combines foundational physics with a variety of other fields, creating a versatile degree perfect for postgraduate studies or expanding career opportunities. Through concentrations in Computational Physics, Planetary Science and Physics Innovation and Entrepreneurship, students can tailor individual academic journeys across disciplines including:

computer science
mathematics
astronomy
geology
marketing
entrepreneurship

All Interdisciplinary Physics majors take a core set of physics courses, including a three-course sequence in fundamental classical physics and courses in computational methods, modern physics and laboratory techniques.

Careers

Computational Physics

Seek various jobs that require data analysis or computational modeling, especially in private and government sectors. Pursue a 4+1 pathway to TU’s Master’s in Computer Science through the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s degree program to earn both a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary physics and a master’s degree in computer science.

Physics Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Earn a minor in marketing or entrepreneurship and pursue start-up opportunities or technical sales and marketing positions that require a combination of scientific knowledge and skills in business and communications.

Planetary Science

Pursue postgraduate programs in the field or research data analyst positions at local centers such as the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab and NASA/Goddard. Prioritize geology and Geographic Information Systems to explore employment opportunities at government organizations such as intelligence agencies or the United States Geological Survey.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planetary Astronomy
Galaxies And Cosmology
High Energy Astrophysics
Directed Readings In Astrophysics
Research Problems In Astrophysics
Honors Thesis In Astrophysics
Engineering Design In Physics
Optical Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32948 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32948 USD / year

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In-State

12690 USD / year

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Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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