Chemical Physics
The chemical physics major provides a strong foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics for students who have a professional interest in the areas of overlap between chemistry and physics. It is particularly suitable for students planning to pursue a graduate degree in the area of chemical physics or physical chemistry. The program is jointly administered by the chemistry and physics departments.
What can I do with this degree?
Graduates pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of physics, chemistry and mathematics.
Alumni work at:
- Biotechnology industry
- Chemical industries
- Electronics
- Healthcare industry
- High schools
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Planetariums/observatories
Alumni work as:
- Biochemists and biophysicists
- Chemical engineers
- Materials scientists
- Nanosystems engineers
- Occupational health and safety specialists
- Physicists
- Educators