Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Physical chemistry explores chemical systems from molecular to macroscopic scales by applying physics principles. It serves as a connection between chemistry and fields like materials science, chemical engineering, biochemistry, and physics. At UW-Madison, Physical Chemistry covers diverse subjects united by their focus on molecular properties. Those pursuing this path master core concepts in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, then specialize in areas such as biophysics, material science, or reaction dynamics, among other research focuses.