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BSc Physik (Physics) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor's programme in physics that can be tailored to personal preferences, deepening knowledge in theoretical or experimental physics as well as English and French language courses.

Faculty: Natural sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Semesters 1-4 give a mathematical and physical foundation in classical physics and first foundations of modern physics, with core physics subjects.

Career pathways

Physics graduates have excellent career prospects because the degree prepares broadly for many occupations and fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife) or relevant subject-specific entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife); applicants with a professional qualification can also be admitted. Mandatory Erwartungscheck, to be submitted at enrolment. Start is possible in summer or winter semester, with winter semester recommended. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters (winter semester recommended)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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