Bachelor

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The bachelor's degree in physics provides a solid foundation in classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics.

It also offers an introduction to solid-state physics, astronomy and astrophysics, applied physics, and particle physics. The program also includes the acquisition and development of mathematical and computer tools used in physics and the natural sciences in general.

The bachelor's degree provides access to master's programs in physics, astrophysics, and dual-discipline science programs.

You can download the presentation given at the start-of-year meeting.

Study Plan.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

  • Master In Physics, orientation Quantum science and informationScience 
  • Master in Physics, orientation Complex systmes physics
  • Master in Physics, orientation Particle physics
  • Master in Physique, orientation Theoretical physics 
  • Master en Physique, orientation Cosmology and particle astrophysics 
  • Master in Astrophysics
  • Master in environment sciences | Admission on application
  • Interdisciplinairy master in neurosciences | Admission on application
  • Bi-disciplinairy master in science
  • Master in chemical biology | Admission on application

CONTACTS

Faculty of sciences
Sciences II
30 quai Ernest-Ansermet
1211 Genève 4

Students secretary
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 62
secretariat-etudiants-sciences(at)unige.ch

Study advisor in Science
Xavier Chillier
T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15
conseiller-etudes-sciences(at)unige.ch

Study advisor for the bachelor in physique 
Martin Kunz
T. +41 (0)22 379 63 50
conseiller-etudes-bachelor-physique(at)unige.ch

MOBILITY

Students can transfer to a Swiss or foreign university once they have earned 60 credits. The regulations allow students to earn up to 60 Bachelor's credits outside the Faculty. Depending on the section, we advise students to complete their mobility program in the second or third year of their Bachelor's degree, for a period of two semesters.

For all destinations, students must ensure that the exams taken at the host university are recognized as equivalent by the Faculty of Science.

REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: April 30
(February 28 for applicants who, based on their nationality, require a visa in accordance with Swiss regulations)

 
DURATION OF STUDIES
3 years (6 semesters)
 
TEACHING LANGUAGE
French
Good knowledge in english is an asset
 
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS (FR)

PLAN OF STUDY

6 semesters (max. 10 semesters) | 180 ECTS credits

1st year
60 
credits 

  • Algebra I
  • Analysis I
  • Mathematical methods for physicists I
  • Mecanics I
  • Electrodynamics I
  • Introduction to computing
  • Numerical methods for physicisists I
  • Macroscopic physics
  • Labs

2d year
60 credits 

  • Complex analisis II
  • Analysys II 
  • Mecanics II
  • Electrodynamics II
  • Electrodynamics III
  • Quantum physics I
  • Mathematical methods for physicists II
  • Numerical computation
  • Labs

3rd year
60 credits

  • Quantum physics II
  • Statstical physicsPhysique statistique
  • General astronony ans astrophysics  
  • Particles and nuclear physics
  • Solid states physics
  • Quantum opticsOptique quantique
  • Optional courses
  • Labs

TAXES
500 CHF / Semester

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
www.unige.ch/calendrier

REQUESTED FRENCH LEVEL 
Courses are given in french