Physics is the study of the Universe, from the smallest objects to the largest. The field of physics is broad and deep because everything is composed of matter and energy.
Principles of physics are at the heart of 21st-century industries too, such as electronics and computers, space, nuclear power, environment and climate, medical imaging, and treatment, to name a few.
Career opportunities include university or government lab work, research and development at manufacturers, utilities, tech companies, and government agencies involved in aerospace, national security, energy, defense, transportation, and communication.
Students at UWM can focus their coursework broadly on all topic areas within the subject area, or more specifically within the astronomy focus that includes coursework in astrophysics and gravitation. Faculty research areas include astronomy, gravitation and cosmology, biophysics and biomedical imaging, and condensed matter and surface physics for those interested in graduate studies.
