Wisconsin Lutheran College

What you'll study

Coursework and student projects focus on fundamental and applied areas of physics alongside practical laboratory and computational experience. Recent undergraduate research and learning activities have included:

• design and construction of scientific apparatus
• analog and digital electronic circuitry
• computational and experimental modelling of ocean tides and atmospheric dynamics
• data acquisition and image processing
• spectroscopy, chromatography, and materials science
• scientific writing and publication practices

Students may tailor their programme to pair physics with biology, education, art and graphic design, music, or other WLC offerings to meet individual goals.

Entry requirements

The course page does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students should consult WLC admissions for standard undergraduate entry requirements and programme advising.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with analytical, experimental and computational skills applicable to research, technical roles, or further study. Pairing physics with biology supports pathways into fields such as medical imaging, neuroscience and materials-related biological research; combining physics with education addresses the national need for qualified mathematical and physical science teachers. The physics-engineering dual-degree pathway provides a route into engineering professions after completing additional years at UWM.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The physics department has received external support from agencies including the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. These grants have supported undergraduate research opportunities; students should contact WLC financial aid and the physics department for information about scholarships, assistantships and funded research experiences.