Bachelor in Physics

Physicists explore the world and build new knowledge from experimental observations and reasoning. To reach that goal they need to become experts in mathematics and in computer science but they also need to develop their creativity and innovative capacity. It is then that they become capable of establishing new methods and new tools to solve present and future problems rigorously and efficiently.

A degree in physics and the skills gained should render the students well versed in areas ranging from medicine to finance through pure and applied sciences.

Physics is a fascinating field, but one that will require determination and the ability to work autonomously.

From the first year, various teaching methods are used: lectures, practicals (exercises and laboratory), interactive seminars, homework and personal work. Practicals represent about 50% of the time.

Physicists are trained to solve new and complex problems. Right from the first year they have to face experimental and theoretical situations. In addition to the many exercises and laboratory works (~50%), they develop projects during the “Printemps des Sciences” (Bloc 2) and under the supervision of a faculty researcher from one of the teams in the Physics Department (Bloc 3). A visit of the European laboratory of particle physics, CERN, in Geneva, is organized in Bloc 3.

ULB isthe only complete university located in the capital of Europe. Almost one third of the students are foreigners and this very valuable multi cultural environment favours its international relationships.

The ULB Physics Department has several research groups of international reputation having obtained scientific awards, some being very prestigious. It also hosts the worldwide known International Solvay Institutes for Physics and Chemistry.

In the 1^st year each student may be chaperoned by older students and is entitled to individual guidance in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Each student has access to online exercises on the “Virtual University”.

Facilities at your disposal:

• general physics laboratories and leading-edge research laboratories.

• the ULB physics “Experimentarium” : a museum of experiments and also an interactive, constantly evolving, laboratory.

• study rooms.

• computer rooms.

• libraries.

• online courses and practicals on the « Virtual University ».