Bachelor's programme in physics: Study paths and degree requirements

For degree requirements and study paths, please refer to below syllabus, surpassing the information on this page:

Science bachelor's programme syllabus (pdf, 185 kB)

In the bachelor's programme, there are currently three different specialisations for international students:

Physics (international programme)
Theoretical physics
Astronomy and astrophysics

The courses are divided into four packages:

Courses compulsory to all specialisations
Specialised compulsory courses
Elective courses
Diploma work

Please note that the following information applies to students who started their programme in autumn 2020 or later. If you started your programme prior to that, the study paths below may not apply to you.

Compulsory courses for all specialisations

The basic compulsory courses amount to 105 credits.

Physics A: 30 credits

Introduction to University Physics, with Mechanics, FYSA22, 7.5 credits (new course code from HT 2024, previously FYSA12)
Introduction to University Physics, with Electricity, FYSA23, 7.5 credits (new course code from HT 2024, previously FYSA12)
Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, FYSA13, 7.5 credits
Introduction to University Physics, with Thermodynamics, Climate and Experimental Methodology, FYSA14, 7.5 credits

Math A: 30 credits

Math B: 15 credits

Physics B: 30 credits

Mathematical methods for vibrations, waves and diffusion, FYSB21, 7.5 credits
Basic Quantum Mechanics, FYSB22, 7.5 credits
Basic statistical physics and quantum statistics, FYSB23, 7.5 credits
Atomic and Molecular Physics, FYSB24, 7.5 credits

Specialised compulsory courses and elective courses

Depending on your specialisation, you will select one of the following options. For students in the international programme: pick a specialisation of your own interest by applying to the courses belonging to it.

The elective courses can be picked freely among all academic courses in Lund or elsewhere.

Option 1: Physics and Astronomy and astrophysics

The specialised compulsory courses are (30 credits):

Add elective courses amounting to 30 credits.

Option 2: Theoretical Physics

The specialised compulsory courses are (30 credits):

Electromagnetism, FYSC20, 7.5 credits (new course code from VT2024, previously FYTB13)
Classical mechanics and special relativity, FYTB14, 7.5 credits
Solid State Physics, FYSC23, 7.5 credits

and one of the courses:

Nuclear Physics, FYSC22, 7.5 credits
Particle Physics, Cosmology and Accelerators, FYSC24, 7.5 credits

Add elective courses amounting to 30 credits.

Degree project

Physics: Bachelor Degree (LU info page), see also Canvas page with more information, 15 credits.

General requirements for Bachelor's degree

For Bachelor of Science degree you need to pass at least 90 credits of courses in the main field (in this case Physics) and at least 30 credits outside this field. The latter is automatically met by the required 45 credits of mathematics.

Read more about the bachelor's programme here: https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/education/international-bachelors-degree-programme

This page was updated April 9, 2024.