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UAH's Department of Physics & Astronomy performs cutting-edge, internationally-recognized research that prepares students for scientific challenges in private industry, government labs, or academia.

The PH department features a complete range of opportunities to engage in world-class physics from theoretical to experimental, including astrophysics, space physics, optics, biophysics, engineering, or medicine. PH further plays a vital role in the education of other science and engineering students, and promotes the understanding and appreciation of physics through their general study courses.