The Physics major is divided into several concentrations and one track designed to give the student the greatest possible flexibility in preparation for graduate study in physics, materials science astrophysics, medicine, engineering, or other related fields, and for professional practice as a physicist in industrial, governmental, or institutional laboratories.

To provide students a broad and solid base in physics and also to provide the flexibility which enables students to take courses in areas where physics can be applied, all Physics majors take a core set of physics courses, including a three-course sequence in fundamental classical physics and courses in computational methods, modern physics, and laboratory techniques. The junior and senior physics courses treat classical and modern physics in greater depth.  In addition to physics courses, all majors are required to complete courses in mathematics, chemistry, and computer science.  

It is recommended that those who intend to pursue graduate studies in physics or astrophysics, take the General Physics Concentration or the Astrophysics Concentration, as well as additional physics electives and mathematics courses. Those who intend to participate in applied research and development in industrial or government laboratories are encouraged to take Applied Physics Concentration.  Those who are interested in pursuing a degree in an engineering field at another institution while earning a physics degree from Towson University along the way, should select the Engineering Dual Degree Track.