The three-year course of study (CdS) in Applied Physics provides you with a solid knowledge, basic and applied, in some of the areas of Physics most important for the challenges of the near future: the energy transition, silicon and semiconductor technology, environmental monitoring, diagnosis and treatment through physical means, science communication and popularization, and quantum computers.

You will become familiar with the basic procedures of the physical laboratory and learn about the fundamentals of classical physics and chemistry, mathematical analysis, linear algebra and geometry, statistics, modeling of physical processes, structure of matter, and quantum mechanics.

You will be able to choose from the following three profiles: 

• energy and silicon technologies
• health physics
• communication of physics

Depending on the profile you choose, you will be able to delve into aspects of mathematics and physics related to the topic of energy, impact on the environment, energy transition, silicon and semiconductor technology, environmental pollution and the interaction of the environment with health; physics methods and instrumentation for diagnostics and therapy, the study of environmental radioactivity, radiation protection techniques; and the communication of physics in its various forms: from information to popularization, from institutional communication to understanding physics to the history of physics.

You will know how to conduct bibliographic research through specialized databases and use English in the professional field; you will acquire the ability to work in teams, operate independently and fit readily into work environments.

• Solid training in the areas of classical physics and chemistry, mathematical analysis, linear algebra and geometry, statistics, modeling of physical processes, structure of matter, and quantum mechanics.
• In-depth studies in areas of great interest such as Energy for the Environment, Silicon and Semiconductor Technology, Health Physics, Physics Communication.
• High number of hours in hands-on laboratories with advanced instrumentation.
• Facilitation to undertake Erasmus and Free-Mover programs.
• Final undergraduate internships at local companies/institutions or at the University.
• Soft skills seminars: self-assessment, teamworking, public speaking and leadership.

Unioncamere - ANPAL  forecasts indicate that there will be a severe shortage of graduates in the scientific-mathematical-physical field: faced with a demand from public agencies and companies of 9,000 graduates per year, Italian universities will only be able to offer 5,500.
Thus, it is expected that a three-year graduate in Applied Physics will be able to find employment in these fields:

• bodies in charge of environmental and territorial control with respect to physical agents such as ionizing and non-ionizing radiation;
• public and private facilities that use medical apparatus for therapy and diagnostics, e.g., hospital companies;
• public sector and industry research laboratories for the development of renewable/sustainable energy production and distribution systems and semiconductor devices
• physics communication activities in journalism and publishing, industry and manufacturing;
• freelance profession (Junior Physicist - Section B of the Professional Register), after passing the qualifying examination.

In addition, he/she will be able to pursue studies within a Master's Degree in Physics, with particular reference to the fields of energy, environment, and health physics.

In this section you will find:

• Courses and Syllabi – First Year

• Courses and Syllabi – Subsequent Years

• Information on Plan of Studies (distribution of the teachings and educational activities planned for the Course of Study, How to fill it out),
• Didactic Regulations (lthe set of special rules governing the functioning of the Course of Study),
• l'Ordinamento Didattico (l'insieme delle norme generali che regolano il Corso di Studio) relativo alla propria coorte (in generale si tratta dell'anno di immatricolazione).

Courses are delivered in accordance with DM (Ministerial Decree) 270/2004.

For information on courses and programs from past academic years, you can consult the online COURSE HISTORY.

From Library Catalog you can search by teaching or lecturer and find recommended exam texts..

All the information about matriculating or enrolling in this course of study will help you understand the correct process to follow.

There is a test to assess your level of initial competency (Test per la valutazione del livello delle tue Competenze Iniziali - TCI), which all students enrolling in the Course of Studies must participate in, so it is important to consult the Admission Requirement as well.
Failing the test does not preclude matriculation; at the same time, a positive result does not entitle you to CFUs.
Math remedial courses are organized for those who fail the test.

All students who will matriculate, to one of the three-year or single-cycle courses are required to follow the rules below regarding the English language pathway and carefully read the published Guidelines for the administration of the English Placement Test (Linee Guida pubblicate per la somministrazione dell'English Placement Test).

Access to the laboratory courses of the Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics:
in order to access the practical laboratory activities provided for the BS in Applied Physics, all students must first have completed the entire training in Occupational Safety and Health (Sicurezza e Salute nei Luoghi di Lavoro)(MEDIUM RISK).
Training must be completed prior to entering the first laboratory.
Laboratory courses are compulsory attendance and at least 90 percent of the hours devoted to exercises must be attended in order to be admitted to the exam.

Representatives in the Council of Courses of Study (CCS)

Representatives in the Joint Committee of Teachers and Students (CPDS)

Representatives in the Department Council (CdD)

Representatives in the Academic Senate (SA)

Representative in the Board of Directors (CdA)

• If you are looking for information about Lecturers and office hours: UPObook
• If you want to contact the Student Secretariat: UPOrisponde
• If you want to speak directly with the Secretariat (in case of particularly complex issues): UPOriceve
• If you need services to support students with disabilities/DSA:  UPOrisponde
• If you are looking for information on job orientation, internships and job placement: jobplacement@uniupo.it

A complete list of useful contacts can be reached here.

For information on international initiatives, agreements or networks you can consult the dedicated Athenaeum page.

Assicurazione della qualità (Teaching Quality Assurance)  is linked to the University Quality Policies and is implemented by monitoring and evaluating the management of educational offerings with a view to continuous improvement.
The Degree Council is the academic body that deals with decisions closest to the degree program such as degree plans, credit recognition, graduation proceedings, graduation sessions and teaching calendars.

Documents related to the teaching quality of the Course of Studies can be found in the Appropriate section.

The Comitato d'indirizzo (Steering Committee)  of the Course of Studies in Applied Physics can be found in   Consultazioni con le organizzazioni rappresentative del territorio, della produzione di beni e servizi e delle professioni (Consultations with organizations representing the local area, production of goods and services and the professions).