Undergraduate Programme in Physics Engineering

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Bachelor’s Degree in Physics Engineering

Converts science into technological solutions.

The Undergraduate Programme in Physics Engineering  trains highly skilled professionals to work at the interface between Physics and Engineering, with a focus on areas of significant technological impact and modern physics.

With a solid foundation in fundamental sciences, the course offers a multidisciplinary education that enables students to transform science into technology, fostering innovation and contributing to technological advancement across various sectors of society.

Applications 2026/27

Vacancies: Information available soon

Specific exams:

07 Physics and Chemistry + 19 Mathematics A

Check the admission requirements here

Course coordinator:

André Wemans

lef.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

  • Multidisciplinary and Robust Education – The programme provides students with the necessary skills to address a broad spectrum of scientific and technological challenges, blending core principles with cutting-edge advancements.
  • Opportunities for Advanced Study and Employability – The comprehensive training facilitates progression to postgraduate studies, including master’s programmes in related fields. Students exhibit significant potential for entering technological and scientific sectors, with promising employability outcomes.
  • Industry and Innovation Linkages – The third-year internship offers a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world industrial or research environments, enhancing the connection between academic learning and the job market.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability for the Future – The course structure prepares students to work in fast-evolving fields such as nanotechnology, energy, information technology, and materials science, with a strong focus on transforming science into technological solutions.

Program

This three-year programme (180 ECTS) equips students to tackle a wide range of challenges by integrating advanced knowledge in Physics — including fields such as Quantum Mechanics, Atomic Physics, and Nuclear Physics — with practical expertise in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, and Mechanics.

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

  • Research and Development in academic and industrial settings
  • Medical Physics
  • Instruments and Instrumentation
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Aerospace
  • Energy
  • Consultancy

About the Department of Physics

The Physics Department, formally established in 1986, was a pioneer in Portugal in offering degree programs in Physics Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. It currently includes 34 faculty members and over 10 PhD researchers who conduct scientific work in the fields of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Biomedical Engineering, primarily within two research units: LIBPhys and CEFITEC.

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