Uncommon Career Paths
Physics
A physics degree equips you with the tools to become a model-builder of everything from black holes, to artificial intelligence, to the hidden patterns of the stock market. The collective knowledge, skills and experiences students gain through USD's physics program makes them highly competitive for awards, graduate school and employment at leading technology and engineering companies.
2%
of all STEM bachelor’s degrees awarded each year
Many of our majors pursue graduate programs in physics, engineering, computer science, materials science and astronomy. Immediately after graduation, physics majors are also highly successful in obtaining jobs in engineering, data science, finance, information technology and education.
Uncommon Career Paths
Biophysics
A biophysics degrees provides you with the tools and abilities to apply the understanding, methods and quantitative skills gained in physics to a vast array of biological systems to gain new insights into gene therapy, cancer, muscle function, cell motility, neuroscience, biomedical engineering and biomaterials technology. USD's biophysics program sets up students to be highly competitive in a multitude of career paths.
Less than 1%
of all STEM bachelor’s degrees awarded each year
Many of our majors pursue medical, dental and veterinarian school — the biophysics major fulfills all of the pre-health requirements and allows students to score exceptionally well on the MCAT. Biophysics majors also pursue graduate degrees in biophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering and medical physics. Immediately after graduation, biophysics majors are highly successful in obtaining jobs in biotechnology, immunology, pharmaceuticals, data science and biomedical engineering.
Physics and Biophysics Alumni
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Physics and Biophysics Alumni
Current Status
- Employed: 45%
- Furthering education: 40%
- Full-time service: 0%
- Military: 0%
- Seeking employment: 10%
- Not Seeking employment: 5%
First Job Offer
- Before graduating: 57.1%
- Within 3 months: 28.6%
- 4-6 months: 14.3%
- More than 6 months: 0%
Pre-Health Advising
Students from any major can pursue a career in the health sciences. To assist students in preparing for health professional schools, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a Pre-Health Advising Office for students regardless of their major.
The Pre-Health Advising Office can help you understand the professional school application process and work with you to design a course of study to prepare you for your chosen health career path.
Physics and Biophysics Internships
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Expires: 08/09/2026
Who we areFounded in 1923, W. W. Norton is the oldest and largest independent and employee-owned publishing house, publishing works of Nobel laureates, master teachers, and Pulitzer Prize winners. For over a century, Norton has been dedicated to achieving a common goal: to bring to readers and students enduring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as high-quality textbooks and digital learning tools. About the internshipW. W. Norton is looking for interns to participate in our twelve-week internship program. Our internship program provides participants with an engaging, [...]
Expires: 08/09/2026
The Opportunity The Quantum Ecosystems & Workforce Development Research Intern will support Quantum Design's Product Marketing team by researching and analyzing the rapidly growing quantum computing ecosystem. This role will help develop a strategic outreach and key account management plan focused on quantum computing centers, institutes, workforce development programs, and innovation hubs. The intern will identify organizations with funding and growth potential, map their educational and research activities, and determine how Quantum Design's products, services, and expertise can support their workforce development and research objectives. This work will [...]
Expires: 08/15/2026
Marine Science & TechnologyThe Seaside Sustainability's Marine Science & Technology department is dedicated to ecological restoration, community engagement, and research to protect our waterways and coastal environments. The team has led field trips, volunteer days, and various field projects, including plastic and invasive species mitigation and sea level rise data collection. The team has shifted to more virtual programming to engage the community meaningfully. The ideal MS&T intern is passionate about sustainability and knowledgeable about environmental issues.MS&T initiatives include mitigating marine [...]
Expires: 08/15/2026
ModeScore Student Innovation Network (MSIN)Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Mobility LeadersOverviewThe ModeScore Student Innovation Network (MSIN) is a collaborative initiative between ModeScore and ESG Real Estate Laboratory (ESGreLab) that empowers university students to become active contributors to sustainable mobility research, innovation, and campus transformation.The network provides students with hands-on experience by combining applied research, real-world consulting, and emerging technologies to address one of the most important challenges facing cities and universities today: creating healthier, more sustainable, and more accessible places through better mobility.By engaging students from [...]
Expires: 08/15/2026
Startup Innovation Lab (SIL)Exploring the Future of University–Startup CollaborationOverviewThe Startup Innovation Lab (SIL) is an experimental, student-led initiative that explores one fundamental question:How can universities and startups build stronger, more meaningful relationships that benefit both founders and students?Unlike a traditional internship or placement program, the Startup Innovation Lab is exactly that—a lab. It is a space for discovery, experimentation, and co-creation. Students are not handed predefined projects or internship opportunities. Instead, they work together to understand the needs of startups, design new models of engagement, and build [...]
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Experiential Learning
Outreach and Education Events
Interested in teaching? Like explaining physics and doing demonstrations and working with grade school and high school students? The Physics and Biophysics Department hosts outreach and secondary education programs that students can participate in.