Program Overview

Physicist-Engineer BSc Program

The Physicist-Engineer program is a 7-semester course that offers 210 ECTS. This program is ideal for individuals who are creative, enjoy physics, mathematics, and technology, and wish to advance frontline technology in rapidly developing fields.

Program Description

Our Physicist-Engineer program provides a great option for those interested in physics, mathematics, and technology. In collaboration with our industrial partners, we offer worldwide competitive, versatile knowledge in fields such as quantum- and nanotechnology, data science and artificial intelligence, photonics, quantum optics and materials science, sustainable energetics, and nuclear technology.

Qualification and Language

• The qualification offered is a Physicist-Engineer BSc.
• The program is taught in English.
• The start date for the program is September.

Admission and Requirements

The admission procedure consists of:

1. Pre-screening by high school graduation results (optional university certificate), motivation, and recommendation letters (if available).
2. An electronic admission test in mathematics and physics (online).
3. An online interview in English (after passing the written test): knowledge and preparedness, communication skills, motivation, and attitude.
4. Decision: admission to the BSc program (minimum 70% admission result) or rejection.

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Students can study at BME with a scholarship or as self-funded students by paying tuition fees. Various scholarships are available to help cover tuition fees and living expenses during studies. Successful PhD students may receive additional support from research grants.

Preparatory Program

A preparatory program is available for students who need it.

Curriculum

Physicist-engineer students receive a balanced combination of courses in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer and data science, as well as management. The program focuses on technological aspects but provides a stronger background in natural sciences compared to usual engineering programs.

Foundations

• Physics: Mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, modern physics, condensed matter, and statistical physics (40 credits).
• Mathematics: Vector and matrix algebra, multivariable calculus, probability, modern mathematical methods in physics (34 credits).

Additional Skills

• Management and communication: Communication, professional English, management, and presentation skills (10 credits).
• Other: Any course of the university (10 credits).

Advanced Courses

• Information science: Programming, numerical algorithms, machine learning (23 credits).
• Applied science, technology, and design: Measurement methods and technology, computer-aided design, computer control, electronics, sensing, applied chemistry, elective subjects on engineering (47 credits).

Specializations

• Nanotechnology and Quantum Applications.
• Nuclear Technologies and Sustainable Energetics.
• Scientific Data Processing (31 credits).

Internship and Thesis Work

• Internship: 6 weeks.
• Thesis work: 15 credits.

Career Options

Innovative companies have a high demand for creative experts who can bridge the scientific and technological aspects of frontline research and development. Our Physicist-Engineer students can expect prestigious and high-paying jobs in companies specialized in a broad range of fields, such as research and development of emerging technologies, data science and artificial intelligence, energetics, nuclear technologies, medical device development, semiconductor industry, automotive industry, etc. Employment is directly possible after the BSc degree, or studies can be continued on one of our engineering MSc programs or Physics or Applied Mathematics MSc programs. After obtaining an MSc, our most dedicated students can enroll in our PhD school to become highly qualified researchers or even pursue an academic career.