4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science + Physics at UIUC, jointly offered by the Grainger College of Engineering and the Department of Physics within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, merges deep theoretical and practical training in both disciplines. This interdisciplinary program equips students with tools to explore, model, and compute physical phenomena using advanced algorithms and computing principles. Students will investigate quantum systems, computational modeling, and simulations—skills valuable in fields like quantum computing, scientific research, and software engineering.
Rankings & Recognition
UIUC is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
Grainger College of Engineering consistently ranks in the top 5 nationally for Computer Science and Engineering
The Physics Department is renowned for its contributions to quantum science and condensed matter research
Course overview by year:
Year 1: Calculus I–II, University Physics: Mechanics, Computer Science I & II, Discrete Structures, Orientation courses
Year 2: Calculus III, Differential Equations, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum & Thermal Physics, Data Structures, Software Design Lab
Year 3: Linear Algebra, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Numerical Methods or Analysis, Statistics, Technical Electives
Year 4: Quantum Physics, Computational Physics, CS Technical Electives, Free Electives, Capstone requirements
PHYS 446: Modern Computational Physics offers hands-on projects simulating real-world physical systems
Research opportunities available through the Grainger Undergraduate Research and Leadership Program
Students may engage in cross-disciplinary work with national labs and UIUC’s Quantum Information Science and Engineering Network (QISE-NET)
Many pursue advanced degrees in quantum computing, theoretical physics, or machine learning
Strong alumni network in top firms and national laboratories
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