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Applied Physics

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Major or minor in

Applied Physics

Applied physics merges a strong grounding in science with practical hands-on engineering training, giving you the skills to tackle important problems in many fields of study. Our our dual-degree (3-2) engineering cooperative program are both options within the applied physics major at Linfield University that further prepare you for an engineering career or graduate program.

As an applied physics major at Linfield

you might take:

Machine Shop

Learn to design and build through metalworking and 3D printing. (ENGR 025)

Engineering Design Project

Complete a semester-long engineering design or research project, applying your physics and engineering knowledge to explore a topic of your choice. (ENGR 489)

Strength of Materials

Evaluate designs for internal forces, structural loading and points of failure. (ENGR 253)

Studying applied physics at Linfield

Beyond the classroom

  • From metalworking, micromachining, welding and 3D printing, you'll work on design projects in our well-stocked machine shop.

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  • Gain experience through collaborative research with our expert faculty.

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  • As an applied physics major, you'll complete a senior thesis showing independent research on the topic of your choice.

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  • Use state-of-the-art equipment in our labs, including AFM and SEM.

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What you can do with an applied physics degree from Linfield

Careers you might consider after graduating from Linfield include:

  • Electrical engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Associate engineer
  • Software engineer
  • IT consultant

Life After Linfield

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Have questions about studying applied physics at Linfield? Reach out! We'd love to connect with you.

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Joelle Murray
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Graf Hall
503-883-2427
jmurray@linfield.edu