A degree in physics provides valuable research and critical thinking skills which prepare students for a variety of careers. We offer physics majors and graduate students a high quality physics education with small classes in a research oriented environment. The programs are implemented by faculty who are excellent teachers and also maintain active, world-class research programs.
Our small class sizes, ground-breaking research opportunities, and one-on-one interaction with world class professors are just a few reasons to join our program.
Degrees
Graduate Undergraduate Major Minor Associate Certificate
Physics in the News
All are invited to view the night sky from the USU Observatory on Friday, Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. on the roof of the SER Building. Please check the observatory website at this link prior to arrival on Nov. 6, as the gathering will be cancelled in the event of cloudy or inclement weather. The website also includes directions and parking information. Admission is free.
What do physics and ballet have in common? A lot! Utah State University physicist Tonya Triplett and Cache Valley dancer Becky Erickson will team up Friday at USU’s Science Unwrapped to demonstrate the beautiful, complex interplay of science and dance. They will present “The Physics of Ballet” at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center Emert Auditorium, Room ESLC 130, on the Logan campus.
Nanophotonics researcher and new faculty member Feng Pan, recently honored with a top research paper award from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Molecular Foundry, seeks student researchers for varied project opportunities.
Get Involved
A welcoming group for all physics enthusiasts, offering events, mentoring, and networking to explore and advance in science together.
USU's student-run CubeSat team designs and builds satellites, offering hands-on aerospace experience.
Opportunities to get involved in Physics-related research in many specialized areas.
USU Society of Physics Students (SPS)
Open to all majors, SPS offers outreach, research, events, and trips to explore and celebrate physics.