B.S. in Engineering Physics

Overview
Engineering is the practical application of scientific knowledge to improve people’s lives. Through Biola's engineering physics program, which includes a partnership with the University of Southern California, students receive two baccalaureate degrees — an engineering physics degree from Biola, and upon admission, an engineering degree from USC or another accredited university. These two degrees will prepare students for careers in a wide range of industries and government agencies.
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Why Choose Engineering Physics at Biola?
In addition to its strong curriculum, expert faculty members and biblical integration, Biola’s engineering physics program offers several key advantages:
- Enjoy a Christian college atmosphere for three formative years that will prepare you to succeed in a secular environment.
- The 3+2 program allows you to receive two degrees in five years — one from Biola University and, upon admission, the other from the University of Southern California.
- Biola’s location in Southern California — one of the world’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas — is ideal for internships and opportunities to work in local industry.
- Small class sizes provide for individual instruction.
- Graduates of 3+2 programs are often preferred for initial hires over regular engineering majors.
- Biola’s engineering physics program allows students to explore a variety of engineering fields before choosing their specialty.
3+2 Program
The first three years of the engineering physics program will be spent at Biola, studying physics, chemistry, mathematics, biblical studies and the liberal arts — all from a Christian worldview. The next two years, following a successful application and admissions process, will be spent at the University of Southern California or another accredited engineering school. At the end of this five-year program, students will earn a B.S. in engineering physics from Biola and a B.S. degree in the field of engineering chosen by the student. Degrees include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Astronautical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Undeclared Engineering
What Will I Study?
Biola’s engineering physics program will equip students with foundational knowledge in a wide range of real-world topics, preparing them to excel in graduate school and their professional careers. Students will learn about present-day topics such as:
- Chemical kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry
- Three levels of calculus, including exploration of infinite sequences, inverse trigonometric functions and curves and surfaces in three-dimensional space
- Physics topics including Newtonian mechanics, wave theory, geometric optics and relativity
- Computer techniques in science and engineering using MATLAB and LABVIEW computer tools for data analysis
- Analysis of stress, strain and deflection of mechanical elements due to tension
- How to consider materials for product designs
- 3D printing
- Microprocessor programming