Undergraduate

Physics — Engineering

Join the 100% Club — Students with this degree go on to obtain their fully accredited engineering degree.

Physics — Engineering

This major is only available to dual-degree students who transfer to an accredited engineering school. A maximum of 32 credits from the engineering school may transfer back to Simpson College.

Study the theoretical underpinnings for all engineering disciplines in this specialized dual-degree major. You will gain a deeper and more extensive understanding of physics and mathematics to prepare you for a specialized field of study in engineering at any accredited institution.

This major will teach you how to apply the laws of physics to real-world problems and situations, providing you with a deep scientific foundation for your engineering career.

 

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Why Simpson College for Physics—Engineering?

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Get to Know Your Professors Thanks to Small Class Sizes

Starting your engineering career at Simpson College has the advantages of small class size and personal attention, a broad liberal arts base, and more opportunities to explore and become involved in other campus activities.

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Research Opportunities Throughout Your Time at Simpson

From time in research labs to on-the-job training through Simpson’s internship programs, students get the hands-on experience they need to transform their coursework into a career.

 

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Meet Our Faculty

Adam Brustkern

Adam Brustkern

  • Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics
  • Division Head
Lindsay Ditzler

Lindsay Ditzler

  • Co-Department Chair of Chemistry/Physics
  • Associate Professor of Chemistry/Physics