Physical & Life Sciences

Physics

Mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum, and thermodynamics. Math-heavy degree with strong analytical foundation.

Core courses

• Classical Mechanics
• Electromagnetism
• Quantum Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
• Mathematical Methods
• Optics
• Modern Physics
• Senior Research

Career paths

• Engineering
• Data Science
• Quantitative Finance
• Research
• Teaching
• Graduate School
• Tech Industry
• Defense/National Labs

What to expect

Math demand exceeds most engineering majors. Quantum mechanics is the famous weeder. Job market without grad school is engineering-adjacent.

How Fennie helps

Fennie covers [classical mechanics](/subject/classical-mechanics), [electromagnetism](/subject/electromagnetism), [quantum mechanics](/subject/quantum-mechanics), and [thermodynamics](/subject/thermodynamics).

FAQ

Physics or engineering?

Physics for theory and grad school; engineering for industry jobs out of undergrad.

Can physics majors get tech jobs?

Yes — many tech companies hire physics majors for ML, data science, quant roles. Programming portfolio matters.

Should I pursue a PhD?

Required for academic research; helpful but not required for industry.

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