UMass Amherst
The Applied Track is intended for students with an interest in a technical subject that is not within the standard canon of physics. Applied track students might plan to enter the job market immediately after graduation, or may plan to attend graduate school in a topic outside physics. Although the Applied Track requires less physics courses than the Professional Track, this is balanced by the requirement of an 18-credit concentration in a coherent scientific or technical sub-field. Courses in the 18-credit concentration cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements for another major or minor. This option results in a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
CIP Code:
40.0801
Natural Sciences Managers | Physicists | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is the largest public research university in New England. With more than 28,000 students and over 200 distinct academic programs – including highly ranked programs in business, computer science, health care and the social sciences – UMass Amherst is one of the most comprehensive institutions in the Northeast.
