College of Science

Department of Physics

Bachelor of Science in Physics -Medical School

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

POLS 2311

PHYS 1443

MATH 1426

UNIV 1131 OR 1101

2nd year

Fall Semester

MATH 2326

PHYS 2311

PHYS 3313

CHEM 1441

FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

POLS 2312

PHYS 1444

MATH 2425

PHYS 3183

CHEM 1442

CREATIVE ARTS

GENERAL ELECTIVE

MATH 3318 OR MATH 3319

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

HOURS 30

3rd year

Fall Semester

PHYS 3321

PHYS 4315

PHYS 4319

BIOL 1441

CHEM 2321 & CHEM 2181

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Spring Semester

BIOL 1442

PHYSICS ADVANCED

PHYSICS ADVANCED

CHEM 2322 & CHEM 2182

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 32

4th year

Fall Semester

HIST1301

PHYS 4326

BIOL ADVANCED

PHYSICS ADVANCED

BIOL 2000 OR 3000 ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

PHYS4117

HIST 1302

BIOL ADVANCED

COMPUTER SCIENCE: CSE 1310

PHYS 2321 OR MATH 3345

HOURS 28

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 121

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Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Review University requirements for physics majors.

Investigate different flavors of physics majors.

Take Univ-SC1131 and Physics 1443 in first semester.

Make first draft of your four-year plan (collaborate with a professor/advisor).

ENGAGE

Join SPS and/or Olympic Mons.

Explore undergraduate research possibilities.

Discover the library's resources.

Attend Planetarium shows.

Attend colloquia of interest.

EXCEL

Join the Honors College, if appropriate.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Meet physics advisor and map out your four-year schedule; revise as needed.

Mix in core courses to maintain healthy schedule.

Consider taking a required science class(es) in summer to maintain schedule flexibility.

ENGAGE

Consider working in physics clinic.

Consider becoming an SI leader.

Consider becoming a tutor.

Participate in undergraduate research; get a faculty supervisor.

Attend a Texas APS meeting.

Consider joining UTEACH program.

Join a club or service fraternity/sorority.

EXCEL

Present a poster on your undergraduate research at ACES and/or Texas APS meetings.

Apply for Physics Department scholarships, REUs, or other summer programs.

Study abroad.

Take a leadership position in a club.

Represent the department in variety of activities.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

The Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Medical School Preparation option offers the broad background in fundamental science and strong problem-solving ability of a Physics degree as well as sufficient Biology and Chemistry background to meet medical school requirements. The combination of skills developed in this program is designed to provide the intellectual foundation necessary for excellence in research and the practice of medicine.

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Complete degree requirements.

If you are planning to go to graduate school, consider taking graduate classes at UTA.

Apply for graduation.

Take GREs, if appropriate.

ENGAGE

Investigate career options.

Visit Career Development Center.

EXCEL

Do an undergraduate or honors thesis.

Give an oral presentation at Texas APS meeting.

Get recommendation letters from your faculty mentor.

Explore potential careers online.

Apply for LSAMP or other programs.

Write a resume and do mock interviews

Visit and apply for graduate schools.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring and coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

Contact your professors for opportunities

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Diagnostic Medical Physics

Nuclear Medical Physics

Diagnostic Radiology

Nuclear Medicine

Graduate School

Radiotherapy

Industry

Teaching

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics

Therapeutic Medical Physics

Medical Health Physics

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Creativity/Ingenuity: Synthesizes existing ideas and concepts in innovative and creative ways to develop new ways of thinking or working and engage in divergent thinking and risk-taking.

Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.

Career Readiness

Analyzing Data and Performing Calculations

Communication Skills: Collaborating with a Team/ Summarizing Research Outcomes

Creating and Developing Computer Simulations/ Designing Equipment to Measure Relevant Quantities

Problem-Solving Skills: Breaking Complex Problems into Manageable Tasks

Research/ Project Development Skills: Reviewing Literature and Organizing Ideas; Developing Theories and Testing Hypotheses; Integrating Theoretical Understanding; Developing