Introduction

The bachelor's degree in Physics provides knowledge about the theoretical principles and practical applications of physical phenomena. This training offers the best way to understand the laws that govern these phenomena and the models that explain them through scientific reasoning.

The bachelor's degree in Physics provides thorough scientific training in the basic concepts of physics, in both the theoretical and instrumental framework. It is moreover interdisciplinary and thus applicable across other branches of science and technology, in accordance with the new frontiers of physics and in view of the recent evolution of career opportunities for graduates. It offers training focused on physical phenomena and the models and laws that explain them and familiarizes students with mathematical language, the experimental method, and sophisticated instruments and computational methods. It further provides an introduction to different cutting-edge fields through the subject Basic and Applied Research. It produces versatile professionals capable of solving multidisciplinary problems in the fields of science and technology. 

Basic information

TypeBachelor's degrees
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Physics
Branch of knowledge
  • Sciences
Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Credits240
Number of places available

162 (excluding double degree)

Length of course4 academic years
Language(s) of instructionCatalan 70,3%, Spanish 22,1%, English 7,5%
Admission grade

12.114 (July 2023, start of process, via official entrance examinations/vocational training)

 

Approximate price per credit18,46 €
Compulsory placementsNo
CoordinatorCESAR FERRATER MARTORELL
Course detailsIndicators
SpecializationsYes

Objectives and competences

Objectives

What you will learn The physical and theoretical phenomena of physics and the laws and models which govern and explain these. The skills to formulate functional and quantitative relationships in mathematical language for problem solving. Experimental methods to develop scientific knowledge and validate theories and models. The principles and practice of physics required either to begin professional practice, to work in education or to go on to specialist postgraduate studies. Number of ECTS credits: 240 Branch of knowledge: Sciences Faculty or school: Faculty of Physics

Competences

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

What you will need Personal interest in the operation of physical phenomena in different fields, including astronomy, meteorology, the behaviour of materials, electronics, electromagnetism and optics. Motivation in the study of science and new technologies. Logical reasoning skills. Ability in the study of mathematics and physics. Successfully completed school leaver studies in science and technology, especially in physics and mathematics. Applicants are also recommended to have completed upper secondary school subjects in electrical engineering, chemistry, biology, earth science and environmental science.

Access requirements and conditions

Admission for students with studies completed outside Spain.

Applicants holding higher educational qualifications from a university outside Spain should consult the page Admission with foreign qualifications to find out about specific admission requirements.
 

Pre-enrolment

Students that have studied abroad and who wish to study at the University of Barcelona may be admitted to EHEA bachelor's degree courses. Procedures for gaining admission will depend on the qualifications held by each applicant.

For further information about admission, consult the page Admission with foreign qualifications.
 

Enrolment

As a general rule, at the UB you will be required to enrol online via the Món UB portal. To find out the date and time you have been assigned, check the specific information for your course. Remember that you can lose your place if you do not enrol on the day you have been assigned.

Academic information

 

Welcome

Support and guidance

Pre-enrolment information and events

 

Course curriculum

Subjects and course plans

Distribution of credits

Type ECTS
Basic training 60
Compulsory 84
Optional 90
Compulsory placements 0
Compulsory final project 6
TOTAL 240

List of subjects

Subject Language Type Credits
Quantum Physics 1st semester
2nd semester
Compulsory 6
Statistical Physics 1st semester
2nd semester
Compulsory 6
Subject Language Type Credits
Solid State Physics 1st semester
2nd semester
Compulsory 6
Degree Project 1st semester
2nd semester
Compulsory final project 6
Physical Electronics 1st semester
2nd semester
Compulsory 6
Subject Language Type Credits
Advanced Mathematical Methods 1st semester Optional 6
Algebraic Equations 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Algebraic Structure 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Applied Electronics 1st semester Optional 9
Astrophysical Plasmas and their Processes 1st semester Optional 6
Astrophysics and Cosmology 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Atomic Physics and Radiation 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Biophysics 2nd semester Optional 6
Classical and Quantum Information Theory 1st semester Optional 3
Classical Electrodynamics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Collective Phenomena and Phase Transitions 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Computational Physics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Continuum Physics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Diferential Geometry of Curves and Surfaces 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Differential Equations 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Dynamic Meteorology 2nd semester Optional 3
Electromagnetic Technology 1st semester Optional 9
Energy 2nd semester Optional 6
General Relativity 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Gènere, Ciència i Tecnologia 1st semester Optional 3
Geophysics 1st semester Optional 6
Graphs 1st semester Optional 6
High-Energy Physics and Accelerator Physics 2nd semester Optional 6
History of Physics 2nd semester Optional 3
Image Processing and Artificial Vision 2nd semester Optional 3
In-company placement 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Instrumentation 2nd semester Optional 9
Magnetism and Superconductivity 2nd semester Optional 6
Materials Physics 2nd semester Optional 6
Medical Physics 2nd semester Optional 6
Microtechnology and Nanotechnology 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Modern Physics Laboratory 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Non-Equilibrium Systems 1st semester Optional 3
Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Numerical Methods I 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Observational Astronomy 1st semester Optional 3
Photonics 1st semester Optional 9
Principles of Spectroscopy 1st semester Optional 3
Probability 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Programming of Simulations and Measurement Instruments 1st semester Optional 6
Projects 1st semester Optional 6
Quantum Mechanics of N-body Problems and Ultracold Systems 2nd semester Optional 6
Quantum Mechanics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Statistics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Theoretical Mechanics 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Topology and Global Differential Geometry of Surfaces 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Topology 1st semester
2nd semester
Optional 6
Virtual Instrumentation 2nd semester Optional 3

Pathways and specializations

Specialization in Fundamental Physics
Specialization in Applied Physics
Specialization in Fundamental Physics and Specialization in Mathematics
Specialization in Applied Physics and Specialization in Mathematics
Check the planning of the different pathways of the degree

Previous years

Placements

Las prácticas contribuyen a la formación integral de los estudiantes universitarios y facilitan el conocimiento de una metodología de trabajo adecuada a la realidad profesional. De este modo, ofrecen una experiencia práctica que permite la inserción de los futuros titulados en el mercado laboral.

Las prácticas son tutorizadas y se evalúan. Por lo tanto constan al expediente académico del estudiante. Además, se pueden hacer prácticas extracurriculares de un máximo de 500 horas, que se pueden prorrogar hasta 900 horas. Tanto en cuanto a las prácticas curriculares como las extracurriculares, hace falta la formalización previa de un convenio de cooperación educativa con la entidad colaboradora donde se tienen que hacer las prácticas.

 

Información institucional 

Career opportunities

What can you work on ?

Physics. Basic and applied research. Industrial R&D. Education. Meteorological services. Geophysics. Health care. The environment. Nuclear physics. Private sector IT.

Access to the labour market

Data from the university system in Catalonia

Contact us

Faculty of Physics

Martí i Franquès, 1-11  - 08028 Barcelona

Secretary: 934 021 116

sec.facultat.fisica@ub.edu
 

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