Engineering Physics
The Engineering Physics program is designed for students who have an interest in and an aptitude for both engineering and physics. Students begin with at least a year of math and calculus-based physics, and then proceed to depth courses in math, physics, engineering, and design, as well as elective courses in a selected specialty area (Aerospace Physics, Biophysics, Computational Science, Electromechanical System Design, Materials Science, Quantum Science and Engineering, or Renewable Energy).
What You'll Study
Engineering Physics provides students with a firm foundation in physics and mathematics, together with engineering design and problem-solving skills. All Engineering Physics students take the Physics and Math Placement Diagnostics to receive advice on where to start in the math and physics sequences at Stanford so that they will be prepared to complete MATH 51, 52, 53 and PHYSICS 61, 71, 81 (plus one-unit lab courses) no later than the end of their Sophomore year. See these sample plans for starting the Physics and Engineering Physics majors; each plan assumes a different starting point in math or physics.
The core of this program adds more advanced mathematics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, numerical methods, an electronics lab, a project design course, engineering fundamentals (e.g., computer science), and a course on Writing in the Major. In addition, students choose (at least) three elective courses from a specialty area: Aerospace Physics, Biophysics, Computational Science, Electromechanical System Design, Materials Science, Quantum Science & Engineering, or Renewable Energy. This course of study prepares students to tackle complex problems in multidisciplinary areas that are at the forefront of 21st-century technology and challenges.
The program requires at least 45 units of math+physics and 35 units of engineering, as well as a Technology in Society course.
Degrees Offered
- BS
- Honors
More Information
Learn more about Engineering Physics in the Stanford Bulletin
- Engineering Physics (ENGR-BS)
- Honors in Engineering Physics (ENGR-BSH)
- School of Engineering
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