International Physics Studies Programme (Honours)

Knowledge of the physical world has been imparted to students of Leipzig University since it was founded in 1409. In 1557, the first professorship of physics in Leipzig was created and in 1871, one of the first chairs for geography in Germany was set up at Leipzig University. In the 20th century, physics in Leipzig flourished with researchers such as Otto Wiener, Ludwig Boltzmann, Werner Heisenberg or Gustav Hertz. Today the subject physics is offered in German and English. More than 1,500 students from about 40 countries are working towards the coveted degrees at the Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences. This Bachelor's course is a traditional university education in physics. The aim of the Bachelor of Science course in Physics is to provide international and German students with a basic scientific understanding. Fundamental courses in experimental physics, theoretical physics and mathematics given in English language provide an overview over the whole spectrum of topics in the field of physics. Laboratory courses introduce to the basics of measurement in physics. Choosing advanced specialisation courses from a catalogue of state-of-the-art physical research, you will be enabled to develop and follow your own interests, which you may further pursue in a Master’s programme. A range of topics outside physics, including chemistry, informatics and German language, completes the Bachelor's course. The programme is concluded by a first research project, which is documented in the BSc thesis. Overview of topics covered in our course programme: Experimental Physics and Laboratory Courses (Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Atomic Physics, Molecular Physics, Soft Matter and Solid State Physics) Advanced Physics Laboratory Course and Project Lab Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Advanced Differential and Integral Calculus, Sequences and Series, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations) Theoretical Physics (Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Special Relativity, Thermodynamics, Introductory Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics) Electives in Physics (Semiconductor Physics, Photonics and Quantum Technology, Soft-Matter and Biophysics, Spin Resonance and Magnetism, Cosmology, Relativity, Quantum Statistics, Quantum Field Theory, Non-linear Dynamics, Materials Science or Astrophysics) and outside physics (German language courses, Chemistry, Numerics) Bachelor's thesis In graduating in the BSc IPSP (Honours) programme, you will acquire fundamental competences in physics, measurement technology and applied mathematics. This guarantees a head start in the job market, which presents rapidly changing challenges to graduates. Due to the acquirement of analytical research competences and prob­lem solving strategies during their studies, physicists are often sought after even in areas quite unrelated to physics, e.g. in management consultancies. However, with a successful Bachelor's degree in Physics, you will be invited to continue your education in the form of Master's studies in Physics or in a related subject.