Program: Physics Minor - University of Virginia

Apr 04, 2025

Undergraduate Record 2024-2025

In addition to a major, students may choose a minor in a second subject. The physics minor is an excellent option for students whose primary interests lie elsewhere, but who enjoy physics and want to develop their proficiency with it.

Program Information

There are two options leading to a Physics Minor:

Option 1

The following courses must be completed:

MATH 2310 - Calculus III Credits: 4
PHYS 1420 - Introductory Physics 1: Classical Mechanics, Waves, and Thermodynamics Credits: 3
PHYS 1429 - Introductory Physics 1 Workshop Credits: 1
PHYS 2410 - Introductory Physics 2: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 2419 - Introductory Physics 2 Workshop Credits: 1
PHYS 2620 - Modern Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 2720 - Problem Solving and Special Topics in Classical Physics Credits: 2
One 3000-level physics course

Option 2

Students must complete the following courses:

MATH 2310 - Calculus III Credits: 4
PHYS 2010 - Principles of Physics 1 for Pre-Health Students Credits: 3
PHYS 2020 - Principles of Physics 2 for Pre-Health Students Credits: 3
PHYS 2030 - Principles of Physics 1 Workshop Credits: 1
PHYS 2040 - Principles of Physics 2 Workshop Credits: 1
PHYS 2620 - Modern Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 2720 - Problem Solving and Special Topics in Classical Physics Credits: 2
One 3000-level physics course

Grading Standards

All required courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C.

Course Information

Students can substitute the following courses:

APMA 2120 - Multivariable Calculus Credits: 4 for
MATH 2310 - Calculus III Credits: 4
and
PHYS 1425 - Introductory Physics 1 for Engineers Credits: 3 for
PHYS 1420 - Introductory Physics 1: Classical Mechanics, Waves, and Thermodynamics Credits: 3
and
PHYS 2415 - Introductory Physics 2 for Engineers Credits: 3 for
PHYS 2410 - Introductory Physics 2: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics Credits: 3

Additional Information

For more information, contact Physics Department, Jesse W. Beams Laboratory of Physics, P.O. Box 400714, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4714, (434) 924-3781; www.phys.virginia.edu.