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Mathematics
Physics & Astronomy
Applied Physics, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
Earth System Science
Earth System Science, B.S.
Environmental Science and Policy, B.A.
Chemistry
Possible Careers
- Civil Engineer
- Environmental Analyst/Engineer
- Environmental Health Specialist
- EPA Inspector
- Forensic Investigator
- FDA Inspector
- Geo-Technician
- Scientific Photographer
- Seismologist
- Site Development Consultant
- Hydrologist
- Meteorologist
- Mineralogist
- Paleontologist
- Naturalist
- Oceanographer
- Petrologist
- Soil Scientist
- Water Scientist
- Water/Wastewater Plant Operator
- Geologist
- HMO Administrator
- Lawyer
- Museum Curator
- Nurse
- Optometrist
- Pharmacologist
- Physician
- Lab Technician
- Soil Scientist
- Teacher
- Veterinarian
- Agricultural Scientist
- Analytical Chemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Crime Lab Analyst
- Dentist
- Dietician
- EPA Inspector
- FDA Inspector
- Food Scientist
- Forensic Chemist
- Geochemist
- Health Physicist
- Instrumentation Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Optical Technician
- Plasma Physicist
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Auditor
- Banker
- Benefits Manager
- Computer Programmer
- Cryptographer
- Market Research Analyst
- Production Manager
- Programmer Analyst
- Real Estate Broker
- Salary Analyst
- Statistician
- Teacher, Science/Math
- Technical Writer/Communicator
- Treasury Management Specialist
- Underwriter
- Weight Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Economist
- Engineer
- Financial Investment Analyst
- Applied Physicist
- Architect
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Computer Programmer
- Design Engineer
- Engineering Mechanics Specialist
- Environmental Analyst
- Science Laboratory Technician
- Seismologist
- Semi-Conductor Process Engineer
- Teacher, Science/Math
- Technical Writer/Communicator
- Project Manager
- Research & Development Engineer
- Research Assistant
- Forensic Scientist
- Geophysicist
Department of Physics
and Astronomy
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
Applied Physics, B.S.
We offer a degree in Chemistry with the following optional specializations and concentrations:
- Concentration in Chemical Biology
- Specialization in Environmental Chemistry
- Specialization in Medicinal Chemistry
- Specialization in Nuclear/Radiochemistry
- Specialization in Synthetic Chemistry
- Concentration in Chemistry Education with Teaching Certification
- Specialization in Chemistry Education
Additional optional certifications offered:
- American Chemical Society Certification
We offer a degree in Physics with the following optional specializations and concentrations:
- Specialization in Astrophysics
- Concentration in Computational Physics
- Concentration in Philosophy of Physics
- Concentration in Physics Education with Secondary Teaching Certification
Specialization in Physics Education
We offer a degree in Applied Physics with the following optional specializations and concentrations:
- Concentration in Engineering Physics
- Concentration in Biomedical Physics
Physical Sciences Student Affairs
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics, B.S.
Department of Earth System Science
Minor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Environmental Science and Policy , B.A.
Earth System Science, B.S.
Don Williams
Director of Student Affairs
Stefanie Masuda
Academic Counselor
Mike Tawney
Academic Counselor
Jillian LeMaster-Dwyer
Academic Counselor
We offer a degree in Mathematics with the following optional specializations and concentrations:
- Specialization in Mathematical Biology
- Concentration in Mathematical Finance
- Specialization in Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Concentration in Data Science
- Specialization in Mathematics for Education
- Concentration in Mathematics for Education with a Secondary Teaching Certification
A degree offered jointly with the School of Social Ecology
**No concentration or specialization yet.**
We offer a degree in Earth System Science with the following optional specializations and concentrations:
- Specialization in Atmospheric Science
- Specialization in Oceanography
- Specialization in Hydrology and Terrestrial Ecosystems
- Concentration in Geosciences Education with Secondary Teaching Certification
What's the difference between Env. Sci. and Policy & ESS?
Environmental Science and Policy is a B.A. and is more policy oriented.
Potential careers include:
- Environmental policy and planning
- Environmental consulting
- Policy advising
Email: pssazot@uci.edu
ps.uci.edu/stuaff/
Phone: (949) 824-6507
Rowland Hall 134
Earth System Science is a B.S. and is more science oriented.
Potential careers include:
- Graduate school in physical sciences
- Laboratory analysis
- Natural resource management
Peer Academic Advisors:
Alessandra Flaherty, Shelly Meirovitch, Lissette Umanzor,
Claire Urata, Emma Wilfong
Change of Major
Final Tips/Reminders
Minors
- Physics MAPP placement test
- Physics 7 restrictions
- Calculus Placement test expiration
- Time to Degree
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics for Biology