The final exam needed to obtain the Degree in Physics consists in discussing a topic, covered in the degree of study, in front of the Bachelor Degree Commission: the candidate is expected to discuss the chosen topic with clarity and appropriate physics language. This final viva is worth 3 CFU.
The viva exam topic should be chosen on the suggestion of a faculty member who will also act as a “tutor” or guarantor.
The final exam consists of writing a long abstract and delivering a related oral presentation lasting about 10 minutes, followed by a possible discussion.
The discussion may only take place on pre-determined dates: the graduation sessions.
Upon request, candidates may present up to 5 slides during the discussion.
For more information, consult:
- the Final Exam Regulations
- the deadlines and requirements for the final exam.
- the Guidelines for remote connections during the final viva.
Starting from the February 2024 graduation session, photographers must be accredited: read how to choose photographers for graduation exams. If you wish to have a trusted professional photographer, you must indicate their name by emailing segrdida@df.unipi.it within 15 days of the session opening to arrange the necessary pass for accessing the graduation room. Invited professional photographers must collect their “Invited Photographer” ID badge at the Department of Physics reception (Largo Pontecorvo, 3) by presenting identification, which will be returned upon returning the badge.
Below are tables with deadlines and submission links for the final exam for the new curriculum (DM 270) and the old curriculum (DM 509).
Deadlines and document submission for the final exam (new curriculum)
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Graduation Session Date |
Deadline for graduation application submission |
Link for submitting the application |
Link for submitting the long abstract |
Link for submitting slides | Committee and schedule | |
| Notification Submission | Exam Certification Submission | |||||
| 14/10/2024 | 16/09/2024 | 30/09/2024 | application | long abstract | slides | |
| 13/12/2024 | 13/11/2024 | 28/11/2024 | application | long abstract | slides | |
| 10/02/2025 | 13/01/2025 | 27/01/2025 | application | long abstract | slides |
schedule |
| 01/04/2025 | 03/03/2025 | 17/03/2025 | application | long abstract | slides |
schedule |
| 19/06/2025 | 20/05/2025 | 04/06/2025 | application | long abstract | slides |
schedule |
| 15/07/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 | application | long abstract | slides |
schedule |
| 15/09/2025 | *21/08/2025 | 01/09/2025 | application | long abstract | slides |
schedule |
*Date subject to change
Deadlines and document submission for the final exam (old curriculum)
For information related to graduation sessions of the old curriculum (DM 509/99), contact the Academic Secretariat directly.
Forms for the final exam (old curriculum)
- Off-campus internship form
- Graduation application notification form
- Final exam regulations
- Criteria for determining the graduation grade
- Thesis title page template
- Final paper start form
- Final exam modalities
- Deadlines and requirements for internships and graduation exams
