Engineering Physics

program Type	Department	School
Undergraduate Major	Physics and Astronomy	School of Science

Engineering Physics at Siena prepares you to become the kind of engineer employers trust to solve complex problems and lead responsibly.

You will build a strong foundation in physics, mathematics and engineering while developing technical expertise through mechanical or electrical engineering pathways. From your first year, you can apply what you learn through research, design projects and close work with faculty who know your goals.

Siena’s liberal arts foundation and Franciscan values will also help you communicate complex ideas, consider the human impact of technology and make engineering decisions others trust.

Build deep foundations

Technology will change throughout your career. The scientific principles behind it will not.

At Siena, you will build a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and engineering so you understand not only how systems work, but why they work. That deeper understanding will help you approach unfamiliar problems, adapt to new technologies, and solve challenges that do not have obvious answers.

You will learn to think from first principles, apply physics and mathematics to engineering problems, analyze complex systems and approach unfamiliar challenges with confidence.

Develop technical engineering expertise

You will build the design, experimentation, modeling and problem-solving skills employers expect from engineers.

Through laboratory work, engineering software, technical equipment and project-based learning, you will apply classroom concepts to real engineering challenges. You will learn how to design, test, improve, and troubleshoot systems while building the technical confidence to contribute from your first day on the job.

You can focus your studies through one of two pathways:

Mechanical Engineering Pathway: Explore motion, energy, forces, materials and the design of physical systems.
Electrical Engineering Pathway: Study circuits, electronics, instrumentation and the systems that power modern technology.

Become the engineer employers want and trust to lead

Technical expertise can help you get hired. Communication, collaboration, and ethical judgment can help you earn responsibility.

Through Siena’s liberal arts core, Franciscan tradition and team-based engineering experiences, you will learn to explain complex ideas, consider the human impact of your work and make decisions that account for safety, people and long-term outcomes.

You will graduate prepared to contribute as a technical professional and lead as someone others trust.

Start building your career on day one

You should not have to wait until your junior or senior year to begin meaningful engineering work.

At Siena, undergraduate research opportunities may begin as early as your first year. Through our Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (CURCA), engineering design projects, and close work with faculty, you can begin applying what you learn while building experience for internships and future employment.

Small classes also mean your professors will know your goals, help you identify your strengths, and guide you toward opportunities that fit your interests.

You will graduate with more than a degree. You will have experience that shows what you can do.

Prepare for a career that keeps changing

Your first engineering job will not be your last.

Engineering Physics prepares you to keep learning as technologies, industries and opportunities evolve. By combining physics with mechanical or electrical engineering study, you will build the versatility to work across disciplines and pursue a range of technical paths.

Graduates may pursue opportunities related to:

Mechanical or electrical systems
Engineering design and product development
Manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance
Automation, controls, and energy
Research, development, and emerging technologies

The program also prepares students for graduate study in engineering, physics, and related fields.

Siena’s location in New York’s Capital Region and Tech Valley places you near companies and organizations working in engineering, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, and research.