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What Could I Do?

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.

Occupations in Physics:

Laboratory Administrator Geodesist Nuclear Lab Technician
Aerospace Tester Aerodynamist Nuclear Physicist
Industrial Hygenist Astronomer Optical Device Designer
Satellite Engineer Mathematician Technical Writer
Industrial Health Expert Meteorologist Crime/Forensics Analyst
Curator/Natural Historian Optometrist Environmental Analyst
Technical Illustrator Consultant Research and Design
Teacher/Professor Computer Expert Quality Control Expert

How Do I Get There?

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.

Astronomy

Strategies:

  • Pursue graduate programs
  • Become involved in research projects
  • Volunteer at local observatories and science centers
  • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
  • Develop ability to motivate self and others

Acoustical Physics

Strategies:

  • Pursue graduate programs in physics
  • Consider a double major in engineering
  • Gain knowledge of political science, sociology, law
  • Study speech and hearing, vibration, radiation therapy, optics
  • Volunteer with speech pathology programs

Biophysics / Geophysics / Astrophysics / Nuclear Physics

Strategies:

  • Pursue graduate opportunities
  • Study literature in your respective field
  • Take courses outside Bethel in area of concentration
  • Acquire information about licensure in your state
  • Develop background in mathematics, chemistry, & engineering

Health / Medical Physics

Strategies:

  • Pursue graduate 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
  • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills

Optical Physics

Strategies:

  • Pursue graduate degree programs
  • Consider a double major in engineering
  • Participate in research projects with faculty members
  • Obtain internships / employment in optical businesses
  • Develop strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Strategies:

  • Acquire teaching certification in your state
  • Consider graduate programs for higher education
  • Volunteer with age group of choice
  • Maintain a portfolio of experiments and classroom activities
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups

Technical

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

Prospective Employers

  • Air, Bus, Rail Lines
  • National Science Foundation
  • Government Agencies and Departments
  • Agricultural Industry
  • Manufacturing & Processing Firms
  • Hospitals
  • Airports
  • Professional Journals
  • Educational Institutions
  • Utility Companies
  • Environmental Action Agencies
  • Publishing Companies
  • Engineering Firms
  • Contractors
  • Power Plants

Professional Physics Organizations



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