Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics is a three-year undergraduate program that explores the fundamental nature of matter, space, and time, and the related concepts of energy and force. The course introduces students to new concepts central to our understanding of Nature, ranging from relativity to quantum mechanics and electrodynamics.

Course Overview

By studying physics, students will explore the descriptive power of physics, from the quantum realm of atoms and particle physics to relativity and the cosmic evolution of the Universe. The program is designed to equip students with a wide range of skills, including problem-solving, communication, and research.

Program Structure

The program consists of three years of full-time study, with a total of 180 ECTS credits. The course is divided into compulsory units, elective streams, and a research-based dissertation.

Compulsory Units

• PHY1119: Fundamentals of Experimental Physics (6 ECTS)
• PHY1168: Synoptic Physics and Problem Solving (6 ECTS)
• PHY1200: Introduction to Classical Mechanics and Waves (8 ECTS)
• SOR1201: Probability, Sampling and Estimation (4 ECTS)
• MAT1091: Mathematical Methods (4 ECTS)
• MAT1511: Analytical Geometry (4 ECTS)
• PHY1123: Foundations of Modern Physics (4 ECTS)
• PHY1133: Python for Physicists (4 ECTS)
• PHY1134: Introduction to Numerical Methods (2 ECTS)
• PHY1187: Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory (6 ECTS)
• LIN1063: Academic Reading and Writing in English (2 ECTS)
• PHY1147: Circuit Theory (4 ECTS)
• PHY1150: Electricity and Magnetism (6 ECTS)

Elective Streams

Students are required to register for all the study-units listed under one of the following elective streams:

• Elective Stream A: Space Sciences
• Elective Stream B: Electromagnetics
• Elective Stream C: Quantum Physics

Year 1

• Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits

Year 2

• Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits

Year 3

• Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits
• Requirement for the award of B.Sc.(Hons) in Physics: 180 ECTS credits

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Formulate abstract principles and relate them to complex systems in a rigorous manner
• Solve abstract mathematical or physical problems through the relation of physical theories with experimental realities
• Communicate effectively through enhanced and refined communication skills and well-formulated physical arguments
• Solve physical problems computationally and perform data analysis, building from elementary programming skills to more advanced features
• Participate in a transdisciplinary discursive environment and contribute their knowledge and expertise

Admission Criteria

General Entry Requirements:

• Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements:
• Either a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Physics together with a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics
• Or a pass at Advanced Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics together with a pass at Intermediate Level at Grade C or better in Physics

Tuition Fees

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800 (for non-EU nationals)

Career Prospects

A first degree in Physics will provide students with a wide horizon of possible career paths, both nationally and internationally. This program is designed to equip students to be prepared for a career in physics, such as in research, further study, or teaching, but also for numerous other career paths outside of core physics. Career paths may include medical physics, space sciences, finance, actuarial science, engineering, manufacturing, iGaming, software engineering, and many more.