Physics

A career in Physics often requires special knowledge of specific subject matter in areas of specialization. However, all employers appreciate the broad liberal arts skills most physics majors demonstrate, such as: problem-solving, critical thinking, management and administration, and communication. Use your time at Bethel to develop these skills.

What is Your Focus?

Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Physics jobs today.

B.S. in Applied Physics

Bethel's B.S. degree in Applied Physics is built on a solid physics core with additional emphasis in the use of:

Computers	Engineering techniques
Applied optics	Chemistry

A degree in Applied Physics is designed to provide the tools and experiences that are especially valuable for direct entry into industrial and laboratory jobs after graduation. An internship in a local industry is also a featured component

Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Government Agencies, Laboratories

Strategies:

Begin working in an industry to gain skills
Consider graduate programs for higher education
Obtain experience with equipment in your area of specialty

B.A. in Physics - Technical

Job Titles:
Researcher, Technical Writer, Technical Illustrator, Consultant

Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Publishing Companies

Strategies:

Pursue graduate degree programs
Acquire necessary certification in your state
Gain experience through internships and employment
Develop systematic, precise, patient work habits
Obtain experience with equipment in your area of specialty

B.A. in Physics - Health & Medical Physics

Job Titles:
Industrial Health Expert, Lab Technician

Potential Employers:
Hospitals, Clinics, Research Labs, Non-Profit Organizations

Strategies:

Pursue graduate degree programs for master's degree and PhD
Gain experience working in hospital settings
Acquire knowledge of government standards & regulations
Read current literature in your field on regular basis

Biophysics / Geophysics / Astrophysics / Nuclear Physics

Job Titles:
Astronomer, Aerospace Tester, Satellite Engineer, Optical Device Designer, Nuclear Lab Technician, Aerodynamist, Geodesist

Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Government Agencies, Power Plants
Strategies:

Pursue graduate opportunities
Study literature in your respective field and conduct informational interviews
Take courses outside Bethel in area of concentration
Acquire information about licensure in your state

Education & Research

Job Titles:
Teacher, Professor, Principal, Laboratory Administrator, Mathematician, Technical Writer, Crime/Forensics, Analyst, Consultant

Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Govenment Agencies, Schools, Universities, Air/Bus/Rail Lines, Airports
Strategies:

Pursue graduate degree programs and become involved in research projects
Acquire teaching certification in your state
Gain experience through internships and employment
Develop systematic, precise, patient work habits
Obtain experience with equipment in your area of specialty

Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)

For current employment websites, type keywords such as "careers in physics" in an online search engine.

Job Search Sites Specific to Your Major

National Science Foundation - Job vacancies are posted on the NSF website.

New Scientist Jobs - This site provides opportunities in a variety of field, as well as, support positions in sales, marketing, etc. Post a resume, search jobs by discipline.

Science Jobs Help.com - a variety of information on a variety of science jobs.

Professional Physics Organizations

Need More Information?

For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Development and Calling by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.

Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/