General description

Studying physics is a good start in science: physics acts as a foundation for the majority of natural sciences. The most important prerequisites for studies are an interest in the fundamental questions of nature, enthusiasm and a little ability. We can offer you a broad basic education in experimental and theoretical physics that also covers practical experience in measurement engineering, experimental methods and training in mathematics and application-oriented information technology.
The studies prepare physicists not only for scientific research. On completion of their degree they are also very much in demand in business, banks and insurance companies, as research managers or patent lawyers, in telecommunications and optical firms, etc., as system analysts and all-rounders

Admission requirements

The conditions for admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme are regulated in: „Verordnung über die Zulassung zum Studium an der Universität Zürich (VZS)".

Branch of studies

Physics

Educational goals

The study of physics at UZH offers students a broad foundational education in experimental and theoretical Physics, which includes practical experience in measurement techniques and experimental methods as well as knowledge of Mathematics and applied Informatics

ECTS credits

150 ECTS Credits

Degree

Bachelor of Science UZH in Physics, BSc UZH

Program structure

Basic courses on Mathematics and Physics are followed by a theoretical cycle (Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Mathematical Methods of Physics). Two advanced modules provide students with an overview of Experimental Physics. The further course of studies allows students to focus and deepen their understanding of either Experimental or Theoretical Physics. Students gain practical experience through courses on Computer Science and Data Analysis as well as a mechanical workshop course, seminars and the Bachelor's research project. This degree program allows for the introduction to another field of research within the context of a 30 ECTS credit minor program.
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Part-time studies

Part-time studies are possible on account of the modular structure of the course. The duration of study can be prolonged with no problems.
Concrete models for part-time studies can be found on the website http://www.physikstudium.uzh.ch.

Major/minor subject combinations

A study program in Physics 180 is a single major study program. A major study program Physics 120 can be combined with a minor study program 60. A major study program in Physics 150 can be combined with a minor study program 30.
A minor study program starts in the second year of study. Minor study programs can be chosen from the entire range of subjectsoffered by the University of Zurich.

Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient. Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

German, English