The Bachelor’s degree programme in Physics is organised by the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy. Instruction focuses on scientific fundamentals and the methodological skills necessary for entry-level professional positions in the field of physics in research, development, administration, as well as, in particular, the pursuit of a consecutive Master’s degree in Physics. Students who wish to earn a teaching degree and teach physics at the Gymnasium level have the option of pursuing an in-depth education in the specialised subject area “Teaching Degree for Physics at the Gymnasium Level”. 

Graduates of this degree programme will possess knowledge of theoretical, experimental, and applied physics as well as of mathematical methods. They will have obtained practical knowledge that enables them to take on multi-faceted physics research questions and approach them as problems rooted in the conditions and associated changes found in nature, independently planning and performing the necessary research as well as documenting and presenting the results. This includes practical knowledge of measurement methods and the use of algorithmic data processing as well the ability to work well in a team. Along with the skills necessary for performing scientific research and presenting independent results, graduates will also possess methodological knowledge on the reception and interpretation of research literature and on the assessment of alternative research approaches from both a subject-specific and generic perspective.  

Finally, graduates will have gained the skills to address a research problem from the field of physics within a limited time frame, using scientific methods. This includes the ability to recognize interrelationships with physics, to categorize specific research questions, and to be able to develop scientifically-based argumentation.