Department of Physics (Physics/Engineering, Science Education)

Trebuchet Launch (Fall '23)

Roman Alvarado, Advanced Lab (Spring '19)

Youtube clip with Megan Rhea from Fall 2022, Physics Secondary Education

Welcome to UWRF Physics - Part of the UW System Center of Excellence in Undergraduate Physics and Chemistry.

See our Alumni Profiles highlighting success of our graduates in a wide variety of endeavors.

Explore our course array in physics, engineering, astronomy, and astrophysics within a supportive learning environment.

We provide adaptable course plans in physics and engineering for numerous career specializations:

• Physics Option I (prep for grad studies or industrial research) or Option II (more flexibility)
• Pre-Engineering (complete first two years of coursework here)
• Engineering (Physics, also Chemistry, and Agricultural/Environmental Technology Options)
• Physics/Engineering Dual Degree program (UWRF Physics + Engineering University degrees)
• Applied Physics for Industry and Engineering (APIE) with specialized interdisciplinary certificates (biology, entrepreneurship, mechanics, or opto-electronics)
• Physics and General Science Education for future grade 4-12 teachers

We offer several scholarships for physics majors and UWRF has a wide array of university scholarships available.

Our faculty is one of the most gender-balanced in the country and we encourage all students to arrange for a personal visit and apply. Traditional or non-traditional students, veterans, women, students of color, and LGBTQ students have found our department a positive place to pursue their college degree.

Active learning with student research, excellent teaching, individualized advising, and public outreach are the core of our mission.

Physics Tutoring/Study Center, CSH 114 (a great place to study, laptops available, come see us!)