Physics, Nuclear Science, BS

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This program provides students with the knowledge that they need to be thoroughly prepared for a career in Nuclear Science and complete the first step in a pipeline that culminates in a Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette.

Degree Requirements

PNW General Education Core (33 Credits Minimum)

English Composition (6 Credits)

Any General Education English Composition

Speech Communication (3 Credits)

Any General Education Speech Communication

Quantitative Reasoning (5 Credits)

MA 16300 - Integrated Calculus Analysis Geometry I

Natural Sciences (9 Credits)

Technology (3 Credits)

Humanities (3 Credits)

Select from the Humanities Core list

Social Sciences (3 Credits)

Select from the Social Sciences Core list

First-Year Experience (FYE) (1 Credit)

PHYS 19400 - Freshman Physics Orientation

Major Core (80 Credits)

Note: Courses with (e) at the end of their title meet the Experiential Learning requirement of the major.

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