Welcome to Wellesley Physics
⚛️ Please note that the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy have now merged. A new Department of Physics and Astronomy combined web site is now available. Recent Physics and Astronomy events and updates can be found on Facebook. This web site persists for granular definition of student curricular and major pathways.Wellesley College has a long tradition of providing high-quality scientific training in the context of a liberal arts education. The Physics Department is an integral part of that tradition. The contemporary study of the physical universe encompasses systems ranging from the microscopic - atoms, nuclei, and elementary particles, to the very large - planets, stars, and galaxies. A central theme of all branches of physics is the search for unifying principles underlying the diverse phenomena of nature. Wellesley offers a full range of academically demanding courses that constitute a strong physics major and small classes that allow for individualized attention.