Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Physics [L-30] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Level of qualification

First cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

In order to enrol on the Physics degree programme, students are requested to have a diploma from a Secondary School or another equivalent qualification, obtained abroad and recognized suitable by the Multi – programme Council of Physics. They are also requested to have the following basic knowledge of mathematics: numbers and elementary arithmetics, elementary algebra, elements of geometry.

Profile of the programme

The Degree Course in Physics is mainly aimed at providing a basic education in physical subjects and its applications within different sectors of modern technological development. The Degree in Physics represents the first cycle of a curriculum of higher education and, as such, shall allow a direct access to the subsequent two cycles, that is Master’s Degree (Class LM-17) and PhD. The curriculum shall provide graduates with basic knowledge in physics in the main areas of current Physics, and shall also allow them to acquire basic methodologies of the scientific method and the comprehension and use of modern technologies.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The curriculum is based on mathematical analysis, geometry, informatics, basic chemistry for 46 credits. Classes of Physics cover 100 credits and the curriculum is completed with 12 credits for elective courses.

Key learning outcomes

At the end of the programme, students should have acquired basic notions of mathematics and theoretical physics. Students also acquire elements of nuclear and sub – nuclear physics, and of material structure. The programme is organized in such way as to provide students with the following specific abilities.

Knowledge and comprehension ability: Graduates in Physics acquire adequate knowledge to understand the technological evolution of physics, having a sufficiently complete framework of the current knowledge of physical phenomena. The programme provides all necessary knowledge.

Application ability of knowledge and comprehension. Graduates in Physics are able to autonomously apply the acquired knowledge with particular reference to the analysis of data obtained by experimental methodologies, including technological applications.

Judgement. Graduates in Physics are able to assess autonomously the validity and coherence of experimental data and/or deductions inferred through theoretical proceedings.

Communication abilities: Graduates in Physics are able to present both orally and in writing the outcomes of their activity, with a view to divulging knowledge and for didactic purposes.

Comprehension ability Graduates in Physics are able to follow the development of knowledge, having the possibility to use all means aimed at the difffusion of scientific information, in their sector and in similar ones.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examinations take place in written and oral forms before a Board of at least two Professors. The Final Examination consists of an oral presentation, before a Degree Board, of a paper of 6 credits, using computer tools.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is awarded upon the attainment of 180 credits including the final examination.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

The programme is organized for full time study and attendance, however, didactic activities ad hoc and supplementary ones are planned for part time students, and they will always take place during afternoons.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Graduates in Physics will carry out activities in technological and laboratory contexts, within fields such as electronics, optics, computer science, mechanics, acoustics, etc., or services such as radiation protection and control of environmental safety. The activity also takes place in non-scientific fields such as economics, finance and security.

Access to further studies

The Degree in Physics provides access to the Master’s Degree in Physics, class LM-17 at the Università degli Studi di Perugia, for which both years of the programme are available. Graduates of class L-25 have all requirements for enrolment on this Master’s Degree Course.

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

General (Regulations 2013)