Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science: Engineering Physics

Academic Department

The Engineering Physics degree prepares students with a strong interest in both engineering and physics for a career in industry, either directly following their undergraduate studies or after additional graduate studies in engineering or physics. The degree encompasses both a rigorous course of study in physics as well as a strong foundation in an engineering core.

Note: Students earning this degree will follow the 31-hour core curriculum for Engineering/Physics BS students.

Bachelor's Degree Requirements

The following overall requirements are needed in order to earn a bachelor's degree. For a full explanation of the requirements, please see policy A.04.01.

  • Completion of the core curriculum. Specific core plan is dependent upon accepted transfer credit, major, and Honor's Program participation. 
  • Successful completion of at least 120 credit hours, with the final 36 hours taken in Residence at UST. Total credits listed on the page only reflect the major. 
  • Completion of a major.
  • Completion of 36 upper-division credit hours.
  • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) above 2.0
  • A cumulative GPA above 2.0 in your major
  • Freshman Symposium is a one-credit hour, mandatory course exclusively for first-year students at the University of St. Thomas, introducing them to the UST mission and the Basilian Fathers’ core values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Freshmen register for it during the Freshmen Registration/Orientation events and can choose a class that aligns with their interests, with course descriptions provided in advance.

Advanced Laboratory Option

Complete one of the following courses.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
1.00

Engineering Capstone and Lab Requirement Option

Choose one of the following options: 

  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
4.00

ENGR/PHYS Electives

Complete 12hrs ENGR/PHYS elective hours. Consult with academic advisor regarding options. Include needed Pre/Co-requisites for your choice of Advanced Laboratory.

Sub-Total Credits
12.00

Chemistry

Complete all of the following courses. Must take in order.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

Mathematics

Complete all of the following courses. Must take in order.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
93