Welcome all past, present, and future friends of the Fordham Physics Department

Our Philosophy:

We are a department of seven faculty members dedicated to the education and growth of our students. Class sizes are small and we know each of our students well. As an undergraduate department, we strive to involve our students in research and to share our interest and excitement in physics and engineering physics with them. We are involved in research in the areas of Applied Optics, Condensed Matter Physics, Medical Physics, Nuclear Physics, Polymer Physics, and Seismology.

The Programs:

We offer three distinct programs of study.  See which one is right for you:

Physics Major:  Intended primarily for students interested in continuing with graduate study in physics, this major builds on a strong physics base with advanced courses to prepare students for admission to top graduate schools.

Engineering Physics Major:  This major gives students a strong physics base plus the freedom to pursue their interests in a broad range of applied subjects.  The department offers applied courses in  semiconductors, lasers, and medical physics which prepare students for advanced study or a career in these areas.  In addition, students can combine the major with courses from other departments to pursue careers in physics education, business, pre-architecture, pre-med, and other fields. 

3-2 and 4-2 Engineering Program:  In this program students complete the requirements for a Bachelors Degree in Physics at Fordham followed by a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering at either Columbia University or Case Western Reserve University.

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We want to hear from you! For further information please contact us at:

Telephone: 718-817-4175

Mail: Physics Department, Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y. 10458-5198

Or better yet stop by for a visit. Our main office is located in Room 207 Freeman Hall on the Rose Hill campus. If you call ahead we will arrange a tour.