International Physics Studies Programme BSc

Leipzig University

Germany, Leipzig

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Leipzig University

Germany , Leipzig

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines5-Feb-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 244 / semester

Next Intake 5-Feb-2022

International Physics Studies Programme BSc

About

The Bachelor of Science course aims to equip students with fundamental knowledge and methods in physics, giving graduates an initial overview of the scope of physical insight and physics research as well as potential practical applications. This is achieved in courses on experimental and theoretical physics, in mathematics and in the laboratory; all of these courses aim both at fundamental and application-relevant knowledge. 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.

The study programme ends with a scientific project in the form of the BSc thesis. One indispensable tool of physics is mathematics. This is why students are advised to take a mathematics bridge course, although this is not compulsory. At the beginning of the programme, the learning of essential mathematical techniques is supported in courses on mathematical methods, which highlight those techniques and apply them to fundamental physics problems.

Graduates of the International Physics Studies Programme BSc are equipped with fundamental skills in physics, measurement technology and applied mathematics. This guarantees a head start for graduates in a job market that already poses constantly evolving challenges. The BSc programme is also the ideal starting point to embark on an MSc degree in physics.

The M. Sc. Program in physics deepens and widens the basic knowledge in modern areas of experimental and theoretical physics, always founding on the knowledge obtained in a B. Sc. course in Physics. Further, in physical and non-physical subjects the students have the possibility to specialize in topical areas of physics. Students can design their M. Sc. course along their own interests, such that at the time of graduation they are specialists of either experimental physics of soft or solid matter, or theoretical and mathematical physics or applied physics. To this end the Peter-Debye Institute for soft matter physics, the Felix-Bloch-Institute for solid state physics, the Institute of Theoretical Physics as well as the external Leibniz-Institute of Surface Modification offer a wide variety of modules and research topics. The M. Sc. program is research oriented and is concluded by an independent research project, the master thesis. By teaching a broad variety of knowledge and methodical competences it ideally prepares the graduates for an excellent start in the job market, which in the future will present great challenges with its rapidly changing demands.

Disciplines

natural and earth science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

If you would like to study with us, you will need a higher education entrance qualification that is valid for German universities (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB).
You can check in the anabin database whether your foreign educational qualification is recognised in Germany.

English Program Requirements

A completed bachelors degree in physics; if the applicant holds a degree in a different subject, the examination board will decide on his or her admission to the MSc International Physics Studies Programme (IPSP). Admission is possible if the applicants degree is from a course of study which is related or similar in content to a degree in physics; knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (or equivalent).

Career

<p>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. Their level of knowledge and practical experience stands them in good stead when continuing their 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. Nevertheless
successful graduates are also invited to continue their education in the form of a masters degree in physics or a related subject.</p>

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 244

How to Apply

1. Checking your documents

If you wish to participate in the German course to prepare for studying, you will need to have what is known as a“direct”higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB),i.e.one that is valid for German universities.

Please check in the databasewhether your school and university certificates entitle you to study in Germany.

Do you meet the requirements for the German course and does your previous education mean that you have a direct HZB? Then apply for the German course!
Do your documents contain an “indirect” HZB, i.e. one that is not valid for German universities? Please check the information about preparing for your studiesto find out how to apply to the Studienkolleg Sachsen.

2. Confirmation document

Refugees may only apply free of charge to the German course to prepare for studying if they have a document confirming that they have sought advice. This is called a Beratungsbestätigung. In order to apply, please emailus a scan of your residence title and indicate which degree programmeyou would like to study. Please note that we cannot accept any responsibility for personal documents you send to us by email. Alternatively, you can also send us a copy of your documents by post. We will then send you a personalised confirmation document, which you will need to upload when you apply.

3. Apply through uni-assist

Apply online atwww.my.uni-assist.de. A detailed guide is available in the download area of this page.
Then please send certified copies of your application documents (in the original language along with a German or English translation) by post directly to uni-assist:

Universitaet Leipzig
c/o uni-assist e.V.
D-11507 Berlin
- Secondary school certificate including individual grades
- University certificates including individual grades (only if you have already studied)
- German B1 certificate or confirmation that you are currently taking a B1language course
- Scan of the Beratungsbestätigung from our university’s International Centre (see above)
- Scan of your residence title

4. Admission and entrance test

Once uni-assist has successfully checked your documents, you will receive a letter of admission forthe German course from mid-August 2021. This will be sent to you via the AlmaWeb study portal. When you have been admitted, you can expect to be invited to an entrance test in September. The course starts in October 2021.