School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Engineering Dual Degree
Major
YOUR ENGINEERING CAREER STARTS AT UW-STEVENS POINT WITH THE PHYSICS-ENGINEERING DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAM
The physics-engineering dual-degree program at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point provides a broad base of skills designed to integrate with a variety of UW System engineering programs.
Students can earn a degree in physics and a second degree in engineering in just five years. This comprehensive program allows you to gain expertise for a career in biomedical, civil, electrical, industrial, materials or mechanical engineering.
Why Study Physics and Engineering at UW-Stevens Point?
You can earn both a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from UW-Stevens Point and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from UW-Milwaukee in a total time of five years! Approximately three years (roughly 90-95 credits) of the program are spent at UW-Stevens Point and approximately two years (roughly 60 credits) at UW-Milwaukee. Note: The start of the five-year timeline corresponds with enrollment in MATH 225 (Calculus I) at UW-Stevens Point. There are many variables that affect the time to degree for each individual student.
UW-Stevens Point Dual-Degree Program Course Requirements
Complete all requirements of UW-Stevens Point’s General Education Program (GEP) for the physics B.S. major. UW-Milwaukee accepts UW-Stevens Point credits to satisfy its own general education requirements for students.
Complete a core set of required courses in physics, mathematics, and chemistry. These include:
- Math 225, 226, 227, 230, 320.
- Chemistry 105, 106 (Chemistry 117 may be replaced for the 105/106 sequence.)
- Physics 240, 250, 300, 315, 470.
Please note that some required core engineering courses (Statics, Dynamics, Engineering Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials, etc.) can be completed at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau. You may take these courses either in person or online. Please consult with the dual-degree program coordinator for more details.
Complete two elective upper-level courses in physics, in addition to the core courses. The elective courses may be chosen from the following:
- Physics 320, 335, 370, 385, 405, 435.
Note: Whether elective courses will satisfy your future engineering requirements is dependent upon the specific elective courses and the specific engineering program to which you are admitted at UW-Milwaukee.
UW-Stevens Point students who meet all course requirements with a GPA of 2.5 or higher will be admitted to an engineering program at UW-Milwaukee.
For more information visit the UW-Stevens Point course catalog. Choose “Academic Programs” and scroll down to “Physics and Engineering, BS Dual-Degree (3 + 2 Track)”
UW-Milwaukee Dual-Degree Program Course Requirements
Complete the remaining core engineering courses required for your engineering degree.
When a minimum of 30 credits of required core engineering courses is completed, students may submit a UW-Milwaukee transcript to UW-Stevens Point for credit transfer. UW-Stevens Point will accept 30 credits of core engineering courses completed at UW-Milwaukee to fulfill the remaining requirements for the physics bachelor’s degree.
Dual-Degree Program Coordinator
Professor Maryam Farzaneh
Office: SCI-B105
Email: mfarzane@uwsp.edu
Physics
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
MEET YOUR FACULTY
UW-Stevens Point physics classes are small, and students majoring in physics are able to work directly with faculty early in their academic careers. Faculty conduct research in areas such as astrophysics, optoelectronics, materials science, liquid crystals and femtosecond lasers.
Maryam Farzaneh
- Professor of Physics
- Physics/Engineering Dual Degree Coordinator
Mark Holdhusen
- Professor
- Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
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