Bachelor of Science - Engineering Physics

Program Description The bachelor’s program in Engineering Physics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is especially suited to those who want to become part of the future of space exploration and contribute to science conducted beyond the Earth. This program addresses scientific research, planning, and instrumentation associated with space exploration. Students in the program will understand atmospheric physics, spacecraft control systems, as well as design sensors and instruments to take an understanding of the cosmos to the next level. The Engineering Physics program at Embry-Riddle is among the largest in the U.S., but compared to other engineering programs it is a small program with fewer than 100 students. This provides quality time with professors and other students who share the same passion for math, engineering, science, and space. A typical first year will include fundamentals like Engineering Drawing and Current Topics in Space Science along with math, science, communication, and general education courses. All Engineering Physics majors automatically complete a minor in mathematics. Upper-level mathematics and physics courses in the program give our graduates a firmer theoretical foundation than other engineering programs. The Engineering Physics program’s unique focus on space offers students the opportunity to participate in space-related research in a variety of areas, such as astrophysics, planetary sciences, spacecraft design and instrumentation, or space weather. Students are encouraged to participate in campus organizations such as the Mars Society, the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Mars Aerial Vehicle Project, Society of Physics Students (SPS), Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society, Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorers and Developers Society (ERFSEDS), and more. Graduates will have a firm foundation for success in graduate school or challenging careers in engineering and physics in any industry. Approximately two-thirds of Engineering Physics graduates enter the workforce directly after graduation. Others pursue graduate studies in various branches of engineering and science. The Engineering Physics program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and is administered by the Physical Sciences Department in the College of Arts & Sciences.