BSc Technical Physics at Ilmenau University of Technology

Provides a sound foundation in experimental and theoretical physics and mathematics together with engineering sciences, so that students understand physical principles and how they are applied in devices from microsensors to rockets. Students carry out experiments in the laboratories of the Institute of Physics.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Experimental physics and physics laboratory (mechanics, thermodynamics, oscillations, waves and fields, electricity, optics, atoms), theoretical physics (mechanics, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical physics, thermodynamics), technical physics and advanced laboratory, physics (solid state physics, experimental methods, semiconductors, surface physics, polymer physics, biophysics), mathematics, chemistry, engineering sciences and a science and technology elective area, key competences, a career-related internship and the bachelor thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates work in scientific research and development, environmental protection and energy, science and technology management, environmental systems engineering and the pharmaceutical industry.

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