Physics – second cycle degree

A graduate of the second degree program has, in addition to general knowledge in the physical sciences, specialist knowledge that allows to define and solve physical problems, both standard and non-standard. The graduate is able to use specialist literature of a scientific and technical nature.

Specialty: computer physics

Studies in the speciality of computer physics, with direct permanent access to computers, gives the opportunity to learn the basic methods of computer science and modern applications of computer techniques in physics. An important element of education is preparation for the analysis of experimental data, supported by modeling of specific physical processes. In the assumptions of the program, physics is broadly understood as "the art of modeling reality." This allows a non-standard approach to solving problems outside the fields of physics, in every issue that can be reduced to the analysis and processing of digital data. The emphasis is on the interdisciplinary ability to find new way of simplify the description of complex systems, prediction and methods of their control or correction using simulation models. Such problems are currently encountered both in the high-tech job market, in the biological, social, economical sciences, in management and banking, but also in all industrial and economic departments that process digital data. The specialization also allows one to learn and create original programs for the cooperation of computers with research and measurement equipment.

Specialty: computational astrophysics

Physics graduates specializing in computer astrophysics are characterized by a very good knowledge of issues in advanced astrophysics and physical processes occurring in the Universe, combined with knowledge of modern observational techniques and computer methods and algorithms used in data analysis. The basis of specialist subjects is the analysis of observational data both from publicly available databases and observational results obtained as part of the scientific work of the Institute of Astronomy. As part of the course, graduates acquire the skills necessary to design, conduct and analyze the results of computer simulations of astrophysical processes, and design observational and research programs based on the results of such simulations and general knowledge in the field of astrophysics. Graduates freely use computer tools and have extensive programming skills, and the acquired skills can be used to big data analysis.

Specialty: medical physics

A graduate of Medical Physics is prepared to work in healthcare units such as hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and laboratories, where they will be able to competently cooperate with medical personnel. They have theoretical and practical knowledge of medical imaging techniques such as X-ray, CT, PET, NMR, and ultrasound. They know the basics of electrocardiography, electroencephalography, and electromyography, and can perform EKG and EEG. The graduate has basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. A Medical Physics graduate can also carry out and interpret basic statistical analyses used in biomedical sciences and knows the basics of signal and image analysis, to the extent as they apply to medical sciences. A medical physicist is familiar with the ethical basics of medical professions. Graduates of this specialization are employed in healthcare facilities, mainly in Zielona Góra and in the Lubuskie Voivodeship.

Specialty: theoretical physics

This specialization is an introduction to the elements of theoretical physics and opens additional opportunities for students with a special interest in the mathematical description of physical phenomena. It allows one to master advanced mathematical methods of physics, teaches sophisticated mathematical tools that enable one thoroughly understand and analyze the fascinating issues of modern natural science. Introduces to the analysis of physical problems with the use of simulation packages (Mathematica, Matlab type).

Specialty: teaching physics (only in Polish)

A graduate of physics with a specialization in teaching physics is fully prepared to work as a physics teacher in various types of schools, both primary and secondary. In the course of their education, students become familiar with the psychological and pedagogical issues and didactics of physics, with particular emphasis on practical skills necessary to carry out didactic and educational tasks. In the course of education, some subjects are implemented in the form of internships, which take place in secondary schools. The study program for the teaching physics specialty is adapted to the requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science that are imposed on candidates for the teaching profession.

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