Overview

The major physical-technological challenges of the energy transition are exacerbating the current shortage of skilled workers in the STEM sector of our high-tech society. Applied industrial research and development in particular have an enormous need for scientifically trained personnel. People who have a basic knowledge of physics and are thus predestined to analyse complex interrelationships and recognise the core challenges are in demand. Equally essential is the ability to identify and implement efficient solution strategies.

The study programme "Applied Physics" is dedicated to precisely these challenges. The focus here is on the application of physical methods and findings in current and future high technologies. In addition to the fundamentals of physics, the bachelor's programme focuses in particular on its applications, underpinned by competences from applied mathematics and modern data analysis ("Data Science and AI").

The focus in the degree programme allows the formation of extended competences in the natural and life sciences, e.g. in "Quantum Technology", "Data Science" or "Life Science". Alternatively, economics can be chosen as a minor subject, with a choice between business administration and economics. If a specialisation is chosen, the acquired competences from the specialisation should be brought into the study projects and the subsequent Bachelor's thesis on applied physical or technical issues.

The focus is always on direct application. This is an essential difference to the classical physics degree programme, which has a much more abstract mathematical orientation. The aim is to produce graduates who can solve practical challenges in the physical-technological field in a goal-oriented manner using the most modern methods of technology and data processing.

Requirements of this course of studies

You should be interested in natural sciences and technology as well as pragmatic, application and solution-oriented. You will use your knowledge and skills during your studies to develop and optimise new technologies and methods in the physical-technical field. The creativity required for this and the willingness to think interdisciplinarily across subject boundaries are prerequisites for your study of applied physics.

You will be taught basic knowledge of mathematics and physics in the first semesters, but previous knowledge from school is very helpful. English language skills are not required. However, they are useful in order to work with the research-related literature that is mainly published in this language.

A corresponding preliminary course is offered for all first-year students of this degree programme. Participation is absolutely recommended.