Overview

As a major in the Physics program at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, you will discover ways to apply physical laws and theories to problems in nuclear energy, electronics, optics, materials, communication, aerospace technology, navigation equipment, and medical instrumentation.

The Physics major is primarily intended for you to pursue graduate work in physics or related areas, careers in higher education, or careers in technology-based industry.

Real Opportunities

Physics majors can expect a rigorous but well-balanced program. Department faculty is active in thought-provoking and interesting research in which students will have ample opportunities to get involved. Many students have even appeared as co-authors on a number of scientific publications in research and teaching journals.

Amazing Results

Physics majors are in high demand in all high-tech fields and in teaching professions. Some positions include aerospace testing specialists, biophysicists, nuclear power managers, laboratory technologists and researchers, satellite missions analysts, seismologists, and several more.

Recent graduates have gone onto graduate schools such as UW-Madison, Ohio State University, and Oxford in England.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Physics

Modern Physics

Scientific Programming

Classical Mechanics

Electricity and Magnetism

Computational Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Parkside operates on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Somers, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

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At the time of application, students must have already completed or be close to completing secondary school (high school)

Students whose prior education was not conducted in English are required to submit proof of language proficiency

International students must certify that they have enough financial support for the first full year of their education

Submit a clear, easy-to-read copy of the personal information page of your passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17430 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17430 USD / year

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In-State

8271 USD / year

≈ 8271 USD / year

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

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