For engineering majors, a physics minor provides a strong background in fundamentals, giving you the depth and flexibility to explore a wider range of career opportunities, such as in optics or solid state applications. A math major with an interest in applied math will find that a physics minor provides the hands-on experience and intuitive background that is helpful in understanding and building mathematical models. There are many overlapping areas in biology and physics especially in biotechnology and biophysics. In medicine, a physics minor differentiates you among the applicants for medical school. For chemistry majors, particularly those interested in physical chemistry, a physics minor gives a better understanding of the many overlapping areas of the two disciplines.
Students can also combine a business or humanities major and a physics minor.
In an increasingly technical society, there is a need for managers who understand the science behind the product. If you are already an engineering or science major, you already, or soon will, have taken several of the courses required for the physics minor. You should carefully plan your program with the help of your major advisor and a physics advisor. The pace of technological change is increasing. People are expected to chance careers often in the future, and to be involved in continuous education.