Engineering Physics
The Department of Physics at Ohio State has become known as one of the premier physics departments in the nation. Over the past several years, the department has won many awards and recognitions, including Center of Excellence status, Academic Challenge awards for its research and Program Excellence awards for its teaching mission. Among its faculty are a Nobel Prize winner, an Ohio Eminent Scholar, three University Professors and three Distinguished Teaching Award winners.
Physicists play a variety of important roles in today's rapidly changing work environment. In basic research, physicists help expand the frontiers of knowledge of the physical universe; as teachers in a high school, college or university, physicists help to transmit knowledge and appreciation of that universe to students.
Ohio State engineering physics students choose coursework in one of seven specified areas of engineering while taking the core courses in physics. In effect, this provides a major in physics with a minor in engineering. Engineering physics majors are very employable and can choose from a wide variety of careers. Students are able to go into fields that require broad backgrounds, such as technology, education, industry, government and environmental policy. Careers range from designing new cars and amusement park thrill rides to finding new ways to store energy or design nuclear reactors.