Physics

Program Statement

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Physics or a related field. The goal is to provide students with a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills that they will need to succeed at a four-year institution.

Program Information

• This program is designed to prepare students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Physics or a related field.
• Students will be introduced to each of the four major branches of physics: mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics. This gives students a strong foundation on which to build the last two years of a Physics major.
• All General Education requirements will be met.

After Bristol

• Transfer to a four-year institution and finish the last two years of a major related to Physics; these include Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering, among others. Visit Transfer Services or contact your advisor for more information.
• Physics majors can go on to teach or do research within the field of physics, and can also work as a data analyst, software developer, materials scientist, patent agent, health physicist, science writer, and more. Some physics majors even end up working in finance or government.
• Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many program-to-program transfer articulation agreements which guarantee admission and credit transfer. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program Search, visit the Transfer Services website to review which credits will be transferred and applied to your degree. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Analyze the physical world and determine which physics principles are applicable in a given situation
2. Utilize various mathematical tools in order to solve quantitative problems
3. Apply the scientific method when asking and attempting to answer scientific questions
4. Design and carry out laboratory experiments related to physics
5. Write basic computer programs and use technology when solving problems
6. Communicate effectively about scientific topics, both orally and in writing