Bachelor of Science in Physics (Science Education)

The Physics Department at UW-La Crosse is one of the largest undergraduate physics programs in Wisconsin and is well-known for offering quality education, placing its graduates in successful career paths, and attracting national recognition for its successful efforts.

The diverse nature of the physics program makes our graduates highly sought after in modern industries where physics and engineering are applied. In addition, many UW-La Crosse physics graduates are accepted into top graduate degree programs where they can pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in physics, engineering, chemistry, astrophysics, optical science, mathematics, medicine, or computer science.

In addition to our unique programs, the Physics Department also stands out in its emphasis on involving its physics majors in undergraduate research. This engages students to work closely with individual members of the faculty, providing hands-on learning opportunities which are very different from the traditional classroom experience. The involvement of students in research contributes to the sense of community that pervades the UW-La Crosse Physics Department. Research projects are available in the following areas: astrophysics, biomechanics, computational physics, laser spectroscopy, quantum computing, material science, nuclear physics, solid-state physics, and physics education.

Official, certified, or attested transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. English Language Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency in order to be considered for admission. This can be demonstrated by 73 TOEFL score. Our Institution Code is 1914 6.0 IELTS score 100 Duolingo English Test (DET) score 54 PTE score Completion of ELS Level 112 Completion of WESLI Level 700