Engineering Physics, B.S.

The Engineering Physics program provides students interested in Engineering a clear track to pursue a 1-year Masters in Engineering or a 2-year, research-based Masters in Science at the University of Cincinnati in:

Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems, and Artificial Intelligence

Further information about this partnership can be found at this link (https://www.xavier.edu/physics-department/programs/masters-in-engineering-tracks)

Engineering Physics combines courses in physics and mathematics with several diverse courses in engineering.  Serving the foundation of the program is a set of courses that provides a fundamental understanding of traditional topics in physics including the motion of solid bodies, sound, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and the interaction between light and matter.  These “foundational” courses describe how theories about natural phenomena are deduced from experiments and observations, develop the mathematical formalism through which these theories are expressed, and present techniques for using this formalism to describe and analyze systems.  Overarching these “foundational” courses are a set of “engineering” courses that focus on the application of scientific principles toward the design and construction of structures, materials, devices and systems that serve an intended function.  A senior capstone experience provided through a two-semester sequence teaches the product development process typically utilized in the engineering community and enables students to experience the process from idea conception through production.  The program is intended for students who want a solid foundation in physics and a rigorous set of engineering courses that will allow them to pursue an engineering related career or an advanced degree in engineering.