Western's Physics Program offers some of the most challenging academic work you will find on campus; work that leads to new skills, knowledge and insight. Studies in these mathematics based sciences will serve you well in your academic work here, in graduate school, or as a professional.
We take pride in the personal attention you will receive from your professor. The hours can be long and the work is hard. The professors will push you to do your best, and they insist on top quality work. The payoff is knowledge and skills that can lead to a challenging, rewarding, professional career. Our graduates are successfully employed as teachers, software engineers and as business, scientific and industrial professionals.
The word physics comes from the Greek word for nature, and we think of it today as the study of matter and energy. Physicists are concerned with understanding the way nature operates: the basic constituents of the universe and how they interact. The pursuit of that understanding leads to many practical applications. Physics is a rewarding area to study because it provides the basis for much of today’s technology,and it helps us satisfy our intellectual curiosity. The fundamental character of physics makes it a discipline that is central to the liberal arts.
The Physics curriculum at Western provides opportunities for students to take coursework that supports other scientific and technical disciplines, to complete an academic minor, or to prepare for physics or engineering programs at other institutions. Students are also encouraged to participate in research projects with physics professors. Western's Physics Program is a member of the Colorado Space Grant Consortium.