Uncommon Career Paths
Physics
A physics degree equips you with the tools to become a model-builder of everything from black holes, to artificial intelligence, to the hidden patterns of the stock market. The collective knowledge, skills and experiences students gain through USD's physics program makes them highly competitive for awards, graduate school and employment at leading technology and engineering companies.
2%
of all STEM bachelor’s degrees awarded each year
Many of our majors pursue graduate programs in physics, engineering, computer science, materials science and astronomy. Immediately after graduation, physics majors are also highly successful in obtaining jobs in engineering, data science, finance, information technology and education.
Uncommon Career Paths
Biophysics
A biophysics degrees provides you with the tools and abilities to apply the understanding, methods and quantitative skills gained in physics to a vast array of biological systems to gain new insights into gene therapy, cancer, muscle function, cell motility, neuroscience, biomedical engineering and biomaterials technology. USD's biophysics program sets up students to be highly competitive in a multitude of career paths.
Less than 1%
of all STEM bachelor’s degrees awarded each year
Many of our majors pursue medical, dental and veterinarian school — the biophysics major fulfills all of the pre-health requirements and allows students to score exceptionally well on the MCAT. Biophysics majors also pursue graduate degrees in biophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering and medical physics. Immediately after graduation, biophysics majors are highly successful in obtaining jobs in biotechnology, immunology, pharmaceuticals, data science and biomedical engineering.
Physics and Biophysics Alumni
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Physics and Biophysics Alumni
Pre-Health Advising
Students from any major can pursue a career in the health sciences. To assist students in preparing for health professional schools, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a Pre-Health Advising Office for students regardless of their major.
The Pre-Health Advising Office can help you understand the professional school application process and work with you to design a course of study to prepare you for your chosen health career path.
Physics and Biophysics Internships
Experiential Learning
Outreach and Education Events
Interested in teaching? Like explaining physics and doing demonstrations and working with grade school and high school students? The Physics and Biophysics Department hosts outreach and secondary education programs that students can participate in.