Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy Major Guide 2025-2026

Physics majors discover how and why physical matter works. Using mathematics physics students describe and explore the nature, structure, and interactions of matter and radiation and the laws that govern their nature. Physics also encompasses other sciences such as biology and chemistry. While pursuing a physics degree, students can follow a teaching track or prepare for graduate study. Incorporating more liberal arts coursework into a physics degree prepares students for careers requiring critical thinking and mathematic skills.

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

Bachelor's Degree for Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Arizona State University BS Physics (Secondary Education) No Arizona State University BAE Secondary Education (Physics) No Arizona State University - Tempe BS Biophysics None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Astrobiology and Biogeosciences) None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Astrophysics) None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Exploration Systems Design) None Arizona State University - Tempe BS Earth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences) None Arizona State University - Tempe BA Physics Yes Arizona State University - Tempe BS Physics None Northern Arizona University BS Astronomy None Northern Arizona University BS Physics None Northern Arizona University BS Physics and Astrophysics None Northern Arizona University BS in Education Physics, Secondary Education None Northern Arizona University BSED Secondary Education- General Science None University of Arizona BS Applied Physics 2nd Semester Proficiency University of Arizona BS Astronomy 2nd Semester Proficiency University of Arizona BS Physics 2nd Semester Proficiency UAZ Online & CAST BS Applied Science: Meteorology Emphasis 2nd Semester Proficiency