A graduate in Computer Physics will know and understand:

mathematical methods used in science and engineering (particularly in scientific computing and data handling); basic concepts of general, applied and modern physics and technology; algorithms, numerical methods, programming techniques and IT tools used for computer physics; the role of science and engineering for socio-economic environment and knowledge-based society, taking into account ethical and legal paradigms.

A graduate in Computer Physics will be able to:

handle complex problems of science and technology using appropriate tools of scientific computing; undertake new approaches for non-typical or novel scientific and technological problems; perform analytical breakdown of technical or physical problem to propose cost and time-efficient solutions; share knowledge with scientific community using clear and concise communications methods using native or foreign languages on B2 level; lead a scientific, interdisciplinary project alone or in collaboration, with the awareness of the role of self-directed and lifelong learning for success.

A graduate in Computer Physics will be also ready for reviewing their own competences and external content, gathered from various sources, in context of the state-of-the-art in science and technology; transfer and share their professional expertise to the industry and society for the sake of science commercialization and public interest; take responsibility for his professional activity and to obey legal
and ethical rules pertinent to professional environment.

Internships:

The aim of the practical placement is to gain expertise in team work, to learn the requirements of future employers and to facilitate the search for a job after graduation. The practical placement is organized during summer holidays after the third year of studies, it lasts four weeks, with a five-day work week and an 8-hour work day (160 hours in total). A student receives 6 ECTS points for completing the placement. The student is responsible for finding and selecting the placement location. The placement is based on the “placement agreement” signed by the Faculty and the employer.

Career Prospects:

A graduate in Computer Physics will possess necessary skills to work as a computer programmer, but will also be capable of participating in physics research. However, the latter will additionally require the second-cycle studies, such as for instance Technical Physics (Fizyka Techniczna) at the Faculty of Physics and Computer Science. A graduate can also pursue their education in the field of computer science, choosing for example Applied Computer Science (Informatyka Stosowana) at the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science or other similar studies (e.g. Data science at the Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications). After graduating from the first-cycle studies the students will readily find satisfying jobs on the IT market. Furthermore, physicists with expertise in programming and computational methods may be a useful asset for companies dealing with simulations of industrial systems. Banks and insurance companies are also among potential employers, as they may profit from the graduates’ skills in the field of computer modelling.

Possible workplaces:

Research and development institutes, IT companies, companies dealing with simulations of industrial systems, banks and insurance companies