Overview

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Physics trains graduates with solid foundational knowledge of classical and modern physics, as well as tools provided by mathematics, computer science, and chemistry. Graduates will be able to understand and apply the scientific method and successfully integrate into the job market.

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Graduates satisfaction

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Master degree enrolment

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Educational objectives

The educational objectives include:

  • mastery of physical and mathematical methods for modeling and analyzing systems;
  • practical knowledge of modern laboratory instruments and techniques for acquiring and processing experimental data;
  • basic understanding of computational and IT methods;
  • the ability to manage scientific research and technological innovation.

Physics graduates are provided with a solid and broad education, enabling them to continue their academic journey smoothly, first in a Master’s Degree program and then in a PhD program.

The teaching methods include lectures, exercises, midterm assessments, laboratory work, and internships at research laboratories or companies. Discover which subjects you’ll study by visiting the Courses page.

After the Degree

Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree will have the knowledge, skills, and flexibility to enable their rapid integration into the workforce in sectors such as electronics, information technology, energy, biomedicine, manufacturing, cultural heritage, environmental protection and sustainability, and economic fields.

The Degree Program prepares graduates for professions such as:

  • physicists and astronomers
  • technicians with degrees in Physical Sciences
  • technicians in Quantitative, Physical and Chemical Sciences
  • technicians and operators of optical, electronic, and similar equipment.

The Bachelor’s Degree provides opportunities to enroll in a Master’s Degree in Physics or Master’s Degrees in: Exploration and Applied GeophysicsMaterials and Nanotechnology, or Nuclear Engineering.

Read also:

Visit the pages Why and How to enrol and Admission requirements. Learn about the orientation activities organized by the Department of Physics on the Bachelor’s Degree in Physics orientation page on the website Orientamento.unipi.it.

Last updated on: 03/08/2025

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The study plan addresses investigative methods related to astrophysical and space-related topics, and explores the links between fundamental physics and observational evidence in astrophysics.

(Curriculum Astronomia e Astrofisica)

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