2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue 
    
    Jun 17, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalogue

Physics and Engineering: BS, BSE


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Students completing the requirements below will earn a BS in physics and BSE in engineering.

Program Requirements


Electrical Engineering Electives


Students must complete three electrical engineering concentration courses from the the following:

Typical Program


The following is a recommendation of typical program of courses. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor if an alternative path is required. 

First Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


Spring Term


Fifth Year


Fall Term


Spring Term


Notes:


  1. EG 495  cannot be taken to fulfill the required engineering elective.
  2. To complete both degrees, students must complete a minimum of 150 credits.
  3. The program requires a minimum of 45 three- or four-credit courses. Labs do not count towards this requirement. The program includes twelve Core courses and five free elective courses. 
  4. Sudents must be enrolled as a full-time student to be eligible for institutional aid, and meet SAP (https://www.loyola.edu/department/financial-aid/undergraduate/policies/sap.html) and Title IV (https://www.loyola.edu/department/financial-aid/undergraduate/policies/required-courses.html) requirements for federal aid eligibility. This includes the fifth year of the program.
  5. Students must complete the Diversity-Justice requirement by completing two Diversity-Justice designated courses anywhere in their curriculum (see Diversity-Justice Requirement under Curriculum and Policies).
  6. With rearrangement, the schedule permits study abroad and the addition of a minor. If a student is interested in the 3-2 program with Columbia University, all of the physics and core courses must be completed within the first three years.

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