Physics is the study of the laws of nature that describe the universe we see around us.
At JMU, our physics majors have the opportunity to customize their degree program to suit their interests and career goals. We offer courses that focus on multiple facets of physics, including materials science, computational physics, electronics and applied nuclear physics. Students are strongly urged to conduct research projects with our faculty, and often present research at professional conferences and produce co-authored publications. Additionally, there are multiple opportunities within the physics and astronomy department for paid research experience.