The department has a very innovative and unique program specifically designed to help students seek employment in today's high-tech industries as well as provide excellent preparation for students wishing to continue on to graduate school in physics or related disciplines. Students seeking employment after earning a BS degree in physics from WJU have a wide variety of opportunities because of the diverse nature of the physics program. There are many opportunities to work in modern industries in either applied physics or engineering-physics. Physicists can find employment in research or design, in quality control or testing, in mathematical and computer modeling and also in sales of technical equipment. In the medical field, a physicist may supervise the operation of a multitude of clinical instruments found in a hospital or assist in diagnosis and therapy using nuclear radiation, x-ray and ultrasound techniques.
Health physics is a growing area where many employment opportunities exist.
It is not at all uncommon for physicists and engineers to be found working side by side. Physicists tend to be highly trained in three different areas, namely, experimental techniques , mathematical analysis , and computation . This training enables physicists to be very flexible and adaptable and makes them highly sought after. The prospects for being selected for graduate school are excellent. Many BS students go on to study for either an MS or Ph.D. in a wide variety of fields ranging from physics, astronomy, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, computer science, history of science, philosophy, Medical School, Physical Therapy School, Law School Business Management, Educational administration, Environmental policy, Energy, Library.