Physical Sciences Department

Rhode Island College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Chemistry and Physics and an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Our programs are engaging, up - to - date, challenging, rigorous and comprehensive. Our faculty are committed to excellence in teaching. The low student-to-faculty ratio in the Physical Sciences Department means students and faculty get to know each other, and students have easy access to faculty for discussions, help and with advice on their current course work or future plans. There are many opportunities for students to do undergraduate research projects with members of the Physical Sciences Department in the fields of experimental and theoretical physics; inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, computational, and environmental chemistry. Therefore, it is not surprising that our graduates are successful professionals who are able to compete effectively in today's ever-changing job market.