B.S. Major in Physics: 4-Year Plan (Pre-med)

This 4-year plan is designed to rigorously prepare students for taking the MCAT after the junior year as well as to earn a B.S. with a major in physics in four years.

Freshman Year

Physics Major: 4-Year Plan (Pre-med)

Fall
Spring

Course
Credits
Course
Credits

PHY 201/213/221 & 205
4
PHY 202/214/222 & 206
4

Calculus I or II
4
Calculus II or III
4

General Chemistry & Lab
4
General Chemistry & Lab
4

RSP
1
Foundations: Critical Issues
3

Foundations: Composition
3
Foundations: Oral Communications
1

 
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Sophomore Year

4-Year Plan: Physics Major

Fall
Spring

Course
Credits
Course
Credits

Modern Physics
3
Optics
3

Organic Chemistry & Lab
4
Organic Chemistry & Lab
4

General Biology & Lab
4
General Biology & Lab
4

Foundations: Philosophy
3
Foreign Language
4

Foundations: Theology
3
Understanding Social Science
3

 
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Junior Year

4-Year Plan: Physics Major

Fall
Spring

Course
Credits
Course
Credits

Thermodynamics
3
Classical Mechanics
3

Research Methods
2
Electronics Lab
1

Electronics Lab
1
Optics Lab
1

Calculus III
3
Genetics
3

Math Stats I
3
Biochemistry
3

Physiology
3
Doing Social Science
3

Explorations: Literature
3
Explorations: Ethics
3

 
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Senior Year

4-Year Plan: Physics Major

Fall
Spring

Course
Credits
Course
Credits

Quantum Mechanics
3
Physics of Medicine/Bio Physics
3

Research Capstone
1
Electricity and Magnetism
3

Research
1
Physics Seminar
1

Explorations: Biblical Traditions
3
Ultimate Questions
3

Explorations: Fine Arts
3
Intersections
3

Explorations: History
3
 
 

 
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§Students should consult with their physics major advisor and a pre-health science advisor when choosing additional courses and planning their schedule.

*Students who need to take a pre-calculus math course may begin calculus in the second semester. General physics is then begun in the second semester or in the first semester of the sophomore year.