Physics, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Biomedical Physics
Physics, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Biomedical Physics Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Major Requirements - 55 Hours Required | ||
| Required Coursework | 54 | |
| PHYSICS GATEWAY COURSE | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I (**) | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS II-CALCULUS LEVEL and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II | ||
| MODERN PHYSICS | ||
| MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS (*) | ||
| CALCULUS I | ||
| CALCULUS II | ||
| CALCULUS III | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS | ||
| CLASSICAL MECHANICS | ||
| THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS | ||
| ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I | ||
| OPTICS | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I | ||
| BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS | ||
| PHYSICS IN MEDICINE | ||
| PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | ||
or PHYS 4960 | PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| EXPERIMENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS III | ||
| EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS IV | ||
| The following courses from other disciplines are recommended: | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (**) | ||
| GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I | ||
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | ||
| And either: | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM | ||
| Or: | ||
| BIOLOGY I (**) | ||
| BIOLOGY II | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY I and BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | ||
| BIOCHEMISTRY II and BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | ||
| *Students taking a number of 2000-level mathematics courses may be permitted to waive PHYS 3250 or PHYS 3260. | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ or without Lab - 3-5 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| Bachelor Science Cognate Requirement - | 15-16 | |
| See Advisor | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Physics, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Biomedical Physics Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MATH 1950 | CALCULUS I | 5 |
| PHYS 1950 | PHYSICS GATEWAY COURSE | 1 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| MATH 1960 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| PHYS 2110 & PHYS 1154 | GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 5 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1970 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| PHYS 2120 & PHYS 1164 | GENERAL PHYSICS II-CALCULUS LEVEL and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II | 5 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 2130 | MODERN PHYSICS | 4 |
| PHYS 3250 | MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 3300 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS | 3 |
| General Education Course or Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course or Elective | 2 | |
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3504 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I | 1 |
| PHYS 3600 | THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 3504 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I | 1 |
| PHYS 4500 or PHYS 4550 | BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS or PHYSICS IN MEDICINE | 3 |
| Elective or Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective or Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3450 | CLASSICAL MECHANICS | 3 |
| PHYS 3524 | EXPERIMENTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE | 1 |
| PHYS 3800 | OPTICS | 3 |
| Elective/Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3750 | ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I | 3 |
| PHYS 4550 or PHYS 4500 | PHYSICS IN MEDICINE or BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS | 3 |
| Elective or Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective or Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 4950 or PHYS 4960 | PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS (*) or PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1 |
| Elective or Cognate Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Graduation Requirements: Physics majors must also take the two assessment tests (Major Field Test and Local test) and complete the exit interview.
The senior project must be approved and the department chair notified at least eight months prior to graduation as a Physics major and the student must register for either PHYS 4950 or PHYS 4960.
College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.
Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, World Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study.
GPA Requirements: 2.0
Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!