International Physics Studies (Honours) Leipzig University

Overview

In the initial semesters of the International Physics Studies (Honours) from Leipzig University, you will learn fundamental experiments and theories while expanding your knowledge of mathematics. After this, the focus is placed on modern physics. This includes lectures on atomic and molecular physics, soft-matter physics, solid-state physics, quantum mechanics and statistical physics.  The core curriculum is complemented by courses that students can choose from a specialised area of physics research or from a non-physics specialisation, e.g. in chemistry, information technology or mathematics, and can also be further supplemented by a German language course.  These courses all aim to provide you with fundamental and application-relevant knowledge, providing the foundation for your career, opportunities for further development and the ability to continue your education on your own responsibility.

The programme is rounded off with the bachelor’s thesis and colloquium. The bachelor’s thesis has a scope of 10 credit points.

Careers

The BSc programme equips graduates with the basic knowledge, skills and scientific methods needed for employment in industrial settings as well as research activity in physics or related fields. Your level of knowledge and practical experience stands you in good stead when continuing your scientific education. Fields in which physicists traditionally find employment include:

• microelectronics,
• scientific and medical device construction,
• precision mechanics,
• engineering,
• optics,
• industrial chemical processing
• and communication technology.

Given the fact that they acquire analytical research skills and problem-solving strategies during their studies, physicists are often in demand in areas quite unrelated to physics, e.g. in management consultancies. Successful graduates are also able to continue their education in the form of a master’s degree.