Our study programmes
The Department Physics and Astronomy Department prospective students four degree programs with numerous opportunities for specialization within the Department fields of study. Continuously improving the range of programs offered is a key priority for Department, ensuring that graduates have the best possible start to their careers.
All degree programs in Department Physics and Astronomy are open to all applicants. For bachelor’s degree programs, prospective students may enroll without first submitting an application. For master’s programs, prospective students must present a bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent degree) and participate in an advisory meeting prior to enrollment. The English-language Master of Science in Physics is exempt from this rule. In this case, international prospective students must apply for a spot in the program. Details regarding the admission requirements for each program can be found on the respective program overview pages.
Enrolment on Bachelor's degree courses is only possible in the winter semester. The deadlines usually start in mid-July (further information on the central pages of Ruhr-Universität Bochum). Master's courses can also be started in the summer semester.
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More information about our study programmes
Please note that the Bachelor of Science, the 2-subject Bachelor and the Master of Education are only offered in German, while the Master of Science Physics is entirely in English.
Overview of Degree Programs in the Department Physics and Astronomy
The Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes are consecutive programmes that build on each other. Students usually need six semesters (three years) for the Bachelor's degree. With the completion of the degree (Bachelor of Science or 2-subject Bachelor), a first, professionally qualifying degree is secured.
Afterwards, it is possible to enter professional life directly or to continue thestudies in a Master's programme.
Bachelor's degree programmes
Bachelor of Science (German)
You study physics as your main subject, supplemented by modules from other subjects.
- 6 semesters of sound Basic education
- Wide range of subject-specific focal points
2-subject Bachelor
You study two subjects in parallel, for example physics and mathematics.
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6 semesters of sound Basic education
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Wide range of Subject combinations
Gut zu wissen:
If you are not sure at the beginning which Bachelor's degree path is right for you, that is not a problem. You can easily switch to the other study path during the Bachelor's phase if you realise that the other path suits you better.
Master's programmes
Master of Science
In the English-language Master's programme, you deepen your academic skills in four semesters and decide on a subject specialisation.
- Numerous specialisation options, e.g. plasma physics or astrophysics
Master of Science Medical Physics
In the Master of Science Medical Physics you will specialise in an exciting and growing field of research that is becoming increasingly important for modern medicine.
- Diverse specialisation options at RUB, for example imaging techniques, biophysics, applied physics in medicine or neuroinformatics.
Master of Education (German)
In four semesters, you will deepen your knowledge of physics and supplement it with a focus on educational science.
- Career objective: Teacher at grammar schools and comprehensive schools