Want to know the meaning of it all?

From studying the laws of motion to unraveling the theories of space and time, the physics department at Furman University will help you explore the mysteries of the universe.

Emphasizing instruction in an increasingly vital field, we provide a wide range of courses and undergraduate research opportunities in cutting-edge facilities. The result is a remarkable graduation rate that produces more physicists than many of the largest institutions in the United States. With a physics degree from Furman, you’ll be recruited for positions in engineering, medicine, law, electrical contracting and academics.

Physics Majors presenting poster to President Davis at Furman Engaged 2023

Program Overview

Everything you need to know about the degrees offered in our department.

Physics Majors with Department Chair and Lab Program Manager in DC for PHYSCON 2022 Conference

Student Experiences

See what experiences you could have as a physics major.

Faculty

Faculty

Get to know our department through the people who know it best.

Professors working in the lab

Facilities

Our facilities rival many of the nation's leading research institutions.

  • 5
    Introductory physics courses
  • 19
    Courses for majors
  • 24
    Diameter in feet of Timmons Planetarium
Bell tower in the summer months

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