Bachelor Programme in Physics
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
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Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4/Mathematics E
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Foundation course in Mathematics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Calculus and Geometry (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Experimental problem solving for physicists (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to programming and data processing (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wave Physics and Optics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Linear Algebra (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mechanics with applications 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Calculus in several variables (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introductory Modern Physics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mechanics with applications 2 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Stochastic Methods (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Materials Engineering for Engineering Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Electromagnetic Field Theory for Engineers (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Complex analysis and transforms (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Quantum Physics I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| General Relativity (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Solid State Physics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Electrical Engineering for Master Students in Engineering Science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Nanoscience I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Projects and leadership for engineers (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Physics, Bachelor Degree Project (Elective) | 15 |
| Physics, Bachelor degree project (Elective) | 22.5 |
| Solid Mechanics for Engineering Science I for Master students in engineering science (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Numerical Methods (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Läsårs- och programvärderingar
Start semester Autumn 2013
Start semester Autumn 2014
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Spring 2016
Start semester Autumn 2016
Start semester Spring 2017
Start semester Autumn 2017
Start semester Autumn 2018
Start semester Autumn 2019
- Start Autumn 2025
- Mode of study Campus (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80504
- Study pace 100% (Day)