Physics
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03.03.02 In English and Russian
Level of education Bachelor
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
With additional qualification 'Programmer’
Programme description
The programme provides in-depth training in physics, mathematics and information technology. Graduates of the programme are ready to conduct fundamental research in the physico-mathematical and related fields. They can work for modern high-tech enterprises developing research-intensive products.
The programme aims to train highly skilled professionals specialising in computer software development for scientific and industrial sectors.
Main courses
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electrodynamics
- Mathematical Analysis
- Mechanics
- Methods of Computational Physics
- Methods of Mathematical Physics
- Numerical Methods
- Optics
- Probability Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
- Theoretical Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Molecular Physics
Our advantages
- The bachelor’s programme ‘Physics’ is unique in that it trains professional researchers who are able to apply modern physical and mathematical methods to a wide range of natural sciences and industries
- Students master the advanced fields of physics, mathematics, information technology. They then strengthen their fundamental knowledge with practical research work on world-class advanced equipment
- The programme training provides in-depth knowledge of general physics, theoretical physics, mathematical courses, informatics, programming and numerical methods, as well as professional skills in research using sophisticated experimental equipment
- Graduates of the programme are fully prepared for continuing their education in master’s programmes and for a successful academic career
Career opportunities
Internships
- National Research Centre 'Kurchatov Institute'
- Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute named after B. Konstantinov (part of the NRC 'Kurchatov Institute')
- Institute of Macromolecular Compounds of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- St Petersburg Department of the V. Steklov Mathematical Institute
- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (in Dubna)
- Polar Geophysical Institute
- Pushkov Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism, Ionosphere and Radio Wave Propagation, Russian Academy of Sciences
- Special Astrophysical Observatory, RAS
- Central Astronomical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences (in Pulkovo)
- Russian Research Institute 'Electronstandart'
- Central Research Institute of Structural Materials 'Prometey' named after I. Gorynin (part of the National Research Centre 'Kurchatov Institute'
Professions
The Bachelor's programme 'Physics' enables students to embark on a scientific career as physicists in both theoretical and experimental domains – ranging from mathematical and computational physics to semiconductor physics and biophysics. By the end of their studies, engaged students become full-fledged members of research teams at St. Petersburg State University, working under the supervision of world-renowned scientists.
- Research Scientists
- Specialists in Research and Technological Development
- Applied Physics & Mathematics Professionals
- Information Technology Experts
- Interdisciplinary Specialists
- Higher & Secondary Education Teachers
Organisations where our graduates work
- National Research Center 'Kurchatov Institute’
- Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
- State corporations: ROSCOSMOS, ROSATOM, and others
- Institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Steklov Mathematical Institute, Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Ioffe Institute, and others
- R&D and production organisations: JSC Atomenergoproekt, JSC Gidropribor, Krylov State Research Centre, and others
- IT companies: Google, Yandex, Doctor Web, Siemens, EURECA, and others
- SPbU and other Russian and international universities conducting fundamental research in the natural sciences
Accreditation
- State Accreditation Certificate No 2011 dated 16 June 2016