Physics

Understanding and applying the physical laws that govern the universe is part of everyday life for physicists at the Faculty of Science at UMONS. They are involved in numerous research projects and often work within the framework of international collaborations. They work to unify fundamental interactions, study both nuclear and atomic structures and the chemical composition of stars, explore the physics of black holes and the universe, design new materials and methods for studying them, and contribute to advances in medical imaging. Physicists from Mons have even traveled to the South Pole to track down elusive extragalactic neutrinos. It is therefore in a highly stimulating and enriching environment—but one that remains on a human scale—that UMONS physics students will complete their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

The Bachelor’s degree courses in physics provide a solid grounding in physics, mathematics, computer science, and chemistry, while also opening up cutting-edge fields such as black hole and gravitational wave physics, elementary particle physics, astrophysics, nanoscience, and materials science.

The Master’s degree in Physics offers students the opportunity to acquire, in 120 credits, a solid education in physics, opening the door to numerous careers in both public and private research. Students can choose between a research-oriented option in the field of fundamental interactions and another focused on research in materials science and its applications, including in industrial environments.

Internships and the end-of-study dissertation complete these different courses, which therefore provide access to careers in both the private and public sectors as well as in research. In particular, each of these specializations provides access to a doctoral thesis.