School of Industrial and Information Engineering
Degree Programme of:
Physics Engineering
Laurea (Equivalent To Bachelor Of Science)
Milano Campus
1. General Information
(¹) The student belongs to one or the other Degree class depending on the education chose.
School School of Industrial and Information Engineering Code Reference Law 366 Name Physics Engineering Reference Law Ordinamento 270/04 Class of degree (¹) L-8 - Information Technology
L-9 - Industrial EngineeringDegree level Laurea (Equivalent To Bachelor Of Science) First year of activation 2008/2009 Official length of the programme 3 Years of the programme already activated 1,2,3 Official language(s) Italian Campus Milano Dean of the School Lorenzo Dozio Coordinator of the Study programme Giacomo Claudio Ghiringhelli Website of the School http://www.ingindinf.polimi.it Website of the Study programme
https://www.ccs-fisica.polimi.it/
Central Student Office - Milano Leonardo
Address VIA C. GOLGI, 42 (MI)
2. General presentation of the study programme
The Programme in Physics Engineering has been established in Politecnico di Milano in 2001, with the aim of preparing graduates with a solid engineering culture and a sound expertise in applied physics. The transformation of scientific knowledge into new technology and the transfer of innovation to the production system represent a compulsory step for many companies, also dictated by an increasingly global market. To meet this need, a professional figure is required who combines engineering methods with a solid background in the fundamentals of scientific culture. In particular, for many advanced sectors in industry and research, a in-depth knowledge of physics of matter and modern physics, optics, lasers, physical technology and instrumentation are strongly required. This Programme, has been designed to prepare the student for a professional role of "innovation scientist" able to manage and design products and processes with high technological and innovation content in a wide range of industrial sectors. The presence of various experimental laboratory modules within different courses assures that students are challenged with realistic problems throughout their studies. The Programme is structured to offer a Bachelor qualification after three years and a Master qualification after a subsequent two years.
3. Learning objectives
Acquire detailed knowledge in the scientific and technological fields, together with a solid background in engineering subjects. The scope of the program is to a produce a graduate capable of transferring the innovation in science and technology into industrial applications in the fields of material science and photonics.
4. Organization of the study programme and further studies
4.1 Structure of the study programme and Qualifications
The three year Bachelor of Science programme in Physics Engineering is an interclass programme which, with the objective of providing access to the Professional Exam (Esame di Stato), complies with the Ministerial requisites both for the Information Engineering (L-8) and Industrial Engineering (L-9) Classes. The programme, when following the suggested study plan, provides a detailed analysis of topics concerning applications of physical sciences to the Information sector, with particular reference to light-matter interaction, photonics, and solid-state physics. The student must choose the specialisation Class by the beginning of the third year.
The overall programme foresees a valid basic training in subjects such as physics, mathematics, chemistry and information technology together with engineering training in electronics, mechanics, automation and electrical engineering. Irrespective of the chosen Class, the Programme can terminate either with an internship within a company for an immediate employment opportunity or a laboratory experience to continue towards a Master of Science degree.
The general structure of the Programme within the 270/04 educational system is shown in Figure. Please refer to the specific teaching regulations for the detailed structure of the Master of Science.
4.2 Further Studies
The qualification grants access to "Laurea Magistrale" (2nd degree), "Corso di Specializzazione di primo livello" (1st level Specialization Course) and "Master Universitario di primo livello" (1st level University Master)
The Bachelor of Science qualification in Physics Engineering gives access to the Master of Science (Master of Science, educational system 270/04), according to the limitations established by law and by the regulations approved by each individual University. The most natural opportunity is the continuation of studies in the Master of Science in Engineering Physics, activated since AY 2009/2010 at the Politecnico di Milano by the School of Industrial and Information Engeneering School on the Milano Leonardo Campus.
4.2.1 Admission to the Master's Degree
Admission to the Master Degree in Engineering Physics is allowed without curricular supplements, provided the weighted average of marks is above the threshold (the calculation is reported in the Didactic Regulations of the aforementioned LM), without prejudice to the English language certification, to the following BSc graduates in:
- Ingegneria Fisica of Politecnico di Milano;
- Ingegneria dei Materiali e delle Nanotecnologie of Politecnico di Milano;
- Ingegneria Elettronica of Politecnico di Milano, who have taken the course of "Elettronica dello stato solido";
- Ingegneria Matematica of Politecnico di Milano, who have taken the course of "Introduzione alla Fisica dei Quanti".
In all other cases, in addition to the requirement for exceeding the threshold, curricular supplements will be assigned as specified in the Didactic Regulations of the aforementioned LM.
Students wishing to continue on the Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering may follow the instructions given in the F1P-Propedeutic Study Plan of Ingegneria Fisica. It should be noted that this study plan allows admission without curricular supplements, subject to compliance with the relative thresholds, to both Master's Degree courses in Engineering Physics and Nuclear Engineering.
Students wishing to continue on a Master Degree of Politecnico di Milano other than Engineering Physics and Nuclear Engineering may submit an autonomous plan that differs from the regular ones by no more than 15 credits. The choice of autonomous courses must correspond to the indications of the Commission for the study plans of the Master's Degree course of destination. In any case, the following is specified:
- Admission to another Master's Degree Course is subject to the rules of that Course, which can be found in the relevant Didactic Regulations.
- The submission of the autonomous plan no longer guarantees admission without curricular supplements to the LM in Engineering Physics.
5. Professional opportunities and work market
5.1 Professional status of the degree
The Physics Engineering graduate is an expert with a wide basic knowledge and a formation in relevant fields of innovation technology such as physics of matter, photonics and optical and physical technologies. The formation is completed by a preparation in the main engineering disciplines. The degree allows one to act as an innovation expert, capable of managing products and processes with a high technological and innovative content in several industrial fields, and in particular in ICT.
The teaching regulations for the Bachelor of Science Programme (under the educational system 270/04) are compliant with the guidelines issued by the ministry of education both for the class L-8 (Information Engineering) and class L-9 (Industrial Engineering).
According to the law, however, the Degree issued by Politecnico di Milano refers to only one of the above-mentioned Classes. The Class must be chosen at the beginning of the third year and the Physics Engineer degree will be awarded according to this choice.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Physics Engineering can, if they are interested, take the Professional Exam, a state-run professional qualification examination, enabling them to enrol under Section B (Junior Engineers) of the Engineers’ professional register, only in the sector (respectively “Information Engineering” or “Industrial Engineering”) corresponding to their degree classification.
5.2 Careers options and profiles
Career prospects in the Physics Engineering field are extremely wide and varied. In particular, the graduate can approach all those sectors in which advanced technological systems are developed, such as lasers and their applications, photonics, vacuum applications, materials technology and biomedical applications of physics and photonics. Graduates with a Bachelor Degree in Physics Engineering can therefore find a job in:
- large Italian companies in material engineering and optical technologies fields
- small and medium-sized companies that use innovative technologies and systems
- public and private research centres
- branches of foreign companies operating in the physics, optical and diagnostics technology market
- European job market (where the significance of technological-innovation elements is more marked).
The Politecnico di Milano Career Service (http://www.careerservice.polimi.it) indicates job opportunities and organizes company presentations for Bachelor and Master of Science undergraduates and graduates.
5.3 Qualification profile
Engineering Physicist
Profile in a professional context:
Professional profile that can be seen as an "innovation engineer" able to manage and design products and processes with high technological and innovative contents, in different industrial fields.
The graduate student in Engineering Physics has an in-depth knowledge in science and technology, with a strong preparation in basic engineering subjects, which allow the transfer of skills in physical and photonic technologies towards innovation, research and development.
The educational rules for the First Level Laurea (educational system 270/04) are compatible with the ministerial tables in force both for L-8 class (Information Engineering) and for the L-9 class (Industrial Engineering).
According to the law, however, the Laurea certificate issued by the University will be related to only one of the two Classes mentioned above. The choice of the Class must be made at the beginning of the third year and the degree of Engineering Physicist will be issued for the chosen Class.
If interested, first level graduate students in Physics Engineering will be able to take the State Examination for professional qualification in Section B of the Register (Junior Engineers) only in the Sector (respectively Information Engineering or Industrial Engineering) corresponding to the Class that matches the degree obtained.
Skills of this function:
Specific skills:
- apply the principles of quantum physics in innovative nanoscale materials, such as ultra-thin films, hybrid multilayers, nano particles;
- choose the types of materials and functional nanomaterials for applications in advanced ICT devices, and manage the related techniques of preparation and physical characterization;
- choose the types of materials and functional nanomaterials for applications in biomedical technologies and diagnostic sciences, and manage the related techniques of preparation and physical characterization;
- perform laboratory measurements and analyse scientifica data, including the control of process parameters of nanomaterials, the characterization of functional materials, the calibration and maintenance of instruments;
- expertly and accurately operate complex equipments based on the control of many physical parameters, such as the vacuum state required by the system, the optimal sensitivity of the different sensors of the system, the correct functionality of the control techniques of the materials produced;
- to tailor, the information obtained about specific processes, materials or advanced technologies to the needs of research laboratories and companies;
- suggest different solutions alternative to the existing technologies.
Job opportunities:
There are many different job opportunities for Physics Engineer. In particular, graduate student can find a job in all sectors where advanced technologies are developed, or where these are essential elements of products or systems. As an example, the following areas can be considered the most important for the Physics Engineer: photonics, lasers and their applications, materials technologies and vacuum applications, biomedical technologies and, in general, diagnostic sciences.
Therefore, the Physics Engineer can find a job in:
- large Italian and foreign companies in the field of materials engineering and optical technologies;
- small and medium-sized companies taht use innovative systems and technologies;
- national and international companies operating in strategic and industrial consulting;
- private and public research centres;
- representative branches of foreign companies in the market of physical and optical technologies and diagnostic systems.
The wide range of opportunities extends to the national and European contexts, where the importance of technological and innovative elements is even more required than for the Italian scenario.
6. Enrolment
6.1 Access requirements
Italian secondary school leaving qualification or other comparable foreign qualification (level 4 EQF)
To optimize the use of available resources across different locations, the total number of places for first-year enrollment in each degree program at the University is set by the Academic Senate during the definition of the educational offer, based on the indications provided by the relevant School.
Enrollment in the first year of the degree course is conditional upon passing a test aimed at verifying the possession of the knowledge required for admission and the aptitude for study. The verification of the possession of the required knowledge for admission is carried out through a common test for all Engineering courses activated by the University (TOL – Test Online).
The TOL can be taken by students in the penultimate and final year of high school, and by graduates.
The Engineering test has a minimum threshold. Even if there are available places, students who do not achieve a score of 30,00/100 or higher cannot enroll.
The ranking position of the candidates is established based on the score, available places for each test session, and the order of preferences expressed.
There are two phases of enrollment. The first phase of early enrollment is reserved for students who have passed the TOL in their penultimate year of high school with a score of 75,00/100 or higher.
The second phase of standard enrollment is reserved for students who passed the TOL in their penultimate year of high school with a score lower than 75,00/100, students who passed the TOL in their last year of high school, graduates, or students who passed the TOL in the penultimate year of high school but did not enroll in the first enrollment window.
Those who have achieved the minimum score set annually by the University in one of the following internationally recognized tests: SAT, GRE, GMAT, and TOLC-I (CISIA Test), may be exempted from the admission test.
The test is conducted remotely, using the candidate's personal computer and smartphone/tablet, with a connection in a Zoom Room supervised by a responsible person.
The attribution of Additional Educational Obligations (OFA TENG) occurs when, considering only the English section, the number of correct answers is less than 24.
For the fulfillment of the OFA TENG, it is possible to present a certification of English language knowledge accepted by the University or, alternatively, take specific tests at external entities to the Polytechnic.
All details about the admission procedures, including the updated dates of the sessions scheduled for the TOL, are available on the University's website at: https://www.polimi.it/en/futuri-studenti/admission-to-laurea-programmes/engineering
6.2 Requested knowledge
To be admitted onto the Bachelor of Science, students must have a sufficient background preparation (in mathematics, the sciences and verbal comprehension). Furthermore, a satisfactory level of English is required. An entry test must be taken to evaluate the applicant's qualification. In case the test demonstrates insufficient qualification in some fields, the applicant is assigned additional specific duties to be fulfilled before taking exams for the regular courses.6.3 Deadlines for admission and number of places available
Students who are already enrolled on other degree programmes of the Politecnico di Milano or at other Universities and wish to move to the Programme can request acknowledgement of any ECTS they have already earned. Requests from Politecnico di Milano students who want to move to the Bachelor Degree are accepted only if the student has reached, by the date of submission of the application, a number of registered ECTS greater or equal to 15, including supplementary courses in the student's study plan. The Commission in charge of student transfers for the Degree Programme will determine which of these courses will be acknowledged as useful for attaining the degree.
The commission will accept any transfer requests only after evaluating the student's educational curriculum and considering the number of available seats.
6.4 Tutoring and students support
The Tutoring service has the objective of assisting students during their studies, especially in the first three years. This service involves reference student-tutors and professor-tutors. Student tutors provide information to students concerning practical organisation of studies and support structures offered by the Politecnico. Furthermore, they help students which need to fill basic gaps (for example, students with compulsory supplementary education). Student tutor activity is carried out by meetings during his appointment period or via e-mail. The service is organised as part of the Study Programme and students should refer to it for all necessary information in finding tutors and the services provided.
Moreover, the tutoring service provides professors, on request, with student tutors to support students in laboratory activities, to provide additional support to foreign students or to organise teaching material provided by professors.
For information on events organized by the School to promote students' personal productivity, see the "Tutoring"section of the website http://www.ingindinf.polimi.it.
7. Contents of the study Program
7.1 Programme requirements
As specified in the didactic regulations, 180 credits are required to obtain the degree (first level). More specifically, for the basic courses (mathematics, statistics, computer science, chemistry, ..) at least 50 credits are required. For distinguishing courses as main engineering disciplines (as electronics, automation, energetics, mechanics) and for advanced courses as laser physics and applications, structure of matter, material science, the total credits are at least 100; for other activities (laboratory activities project, stages, ...) a minimum of 5 credits.
The 180 CFU credits needed to be awarded the qualification substantially cover the following disciplines:
- general physics, solid-state physics and chemistry;
- mathematics, computer science and statistics;
- basic engineering disciplines;
- information and industrial engineering disciplines.
According to Law No. 33 of April 12, 2022, simultaneous enrollment in two programs is allowed. Enrollment in two programs is possible only if they are of different degree classes (classi di laurea) and differ in at least two-thirds of their educational activities regarding academic credits.
Consistent with what is defined by Law No. 33, at the student's instance, the maximum number of CFUs already taken in the other program and validatable is 60 CFUs for BSc programmes.
Please note that courses belonging to programs of a different level or type from the program you are enrolled in cannot be validated.
Full details on when to apply for validation and the administrative fees to be paid are available on the Polimi website: https://www.polimi.it/contemporanea-iscrizione
7.2 Mode of study
This Course requires a full time attendance and involves classroom and laboratory activities
7.3 Detailed learning objectives
1 Year courses - Track: F1A - Ingegneria fisica
Code Educational activities SSD Course Title Language Sem CFU CFU Group 062332 A,C MAT/05 ANALISI MATEMATICA I 1 10.0 10.0 062331 B ING-INF/05 INFORMATICA A 1 10.0 10.0 059063 A MAT/03 ALGEBRA LINEARE 1 5.0 5.0 097501 B,C ING-INF/03 FONDAMENTI DI TELECOMUNICAZIONI 1 5.0 5.0 097498 A,C CHIM/07
ING-IND/22CHIMICA E MATERIALI 2 10.0 10.0 054215 A,C FIS/01 FISICA SPERIMENTALE I 2 10.0 [1.0]
10.0 062330 A,C MAT/05 ANALISI MATEMATICA II 2 10.0 [1.010.0 2 Year courses - Track: F1A - Ingegneria fisica
Code Educational activities SSD Course Title Language Sem CFU CFU Group 054217 A,C FIS/01 FISICA SPERIMENTALE II 1 10.0 [1.010.0 055553 A MAT/06
SECS-S/01STATISTICA 1 5.0 5.0 062445 A,C MAT/05 ANALISI MATEMATICA III A (a) 1 10.0 15.0 062444 A,C MAT/05 ANALISI MATEMATICA III B (b) 1 5.0 096213 B ING-IND/13 MECCANICA APPLICATA 1 5.0 050918 -- ING-IND/09 SISTEMI ENERGETICI PER INGEGNERIA FISICA (c) 1 5.0 056244 B ING-INF/04 FONDAMENTI DI AUTOMATICA (PER INGEGNERIA FISICA) 2 10.0 10.0 054910 B ING-INF/07 CIRCUITI E MISURE ELETTRONICHE 2 10.0 10.0 081076 A,C FIS/01 INTRODUZIONE ALLA FISICA DEI QUANTI 2 10.0 10.0 (a) The choice of this course means that the degree title will belong to the L-8 class of degrees in information engineering. It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(b) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(c) Preliminary choice for those who intend to continue on the Master's Degree Course in Nuclear Engineering3 Year courses - Track: F1P - Propedeutico
Code Educational activities SSD Course Title Language Sem CFU CFU Group 081079 B,C ING-INF/01 FONDAMENTI DI ELETTRONICA (PER ING. FISICA) 1 10.0 10.0 062336 C ING-IND/22 SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI 1 10.0 10.0 085913 A,C FIS/01
FIS/03OTTICA FISICA E TECNOLOGIE OTTICHE [C.I.] (a) 1 10.0 10.0 079729 A,C FIS/01 OTTICA FISICA (b) 1 5.0 089494 -- ICAR/08 MECCANICA DEI SOLIDI (c) 1 5.0 055559 A,C FIS/01 ADVANCED MICRO AND NANOFABRICATION TECHNOLOGIES 1 5.0 054861 A,C FIS/01 ELECTRON AND SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY 1 5.0 057488 A,C FIS/01
FIS/03STRUTTURA DELLA MATERIA: PRINCIPI E APPLICAZIONI 2 10.0 [1.010.0 083564 A,C FIS/03 PRINCIPI E APPLICAZIONI DEI LASER (d) 2 10.0 15.0 061392 A,C FIS/03 PRINCIPI DEI LASER (e) 2 5.0 097503 A,C FIS/01 INTERAZIONE LUCE-MATERIA (f) 2 5.0 059068 A,C FIS/01 COMPLEMENTI DI MECCANICA QUANTISTICA (g) 2 5.0 099289 A,C FIS/01 COMPUTER-ASSISTED OPTICAL SYSTEM DESIGN 2 5.0 078047 A,C MAT/05
MAT/08METODI ANALITICI E NUMERICI DELLE E.D.P. 2 10.0 094960 -- ING-IND/20 FISICA DEL NUCLEO + LABORATORIO DI FISICA DEL NUCLEO [C.I.] (h) 2 10.0 052539 A,C FIS/01 METODI SPERIMENTALI PER LA FISICA 2 2.0 [2.05.0 052538 -- -- INTRODUZIONE ALLA RICERCA SPERIMENTALE E PROVA FINALE 1 3.0 052538 -- -- INTRODUZIONE ALLA RICERCA SPERIMENTALE E PROVA FINALE 2 3.0 (a) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(b) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(c) Propaedeutic choice for those who intend to continue on the Nuclear Engineering MS degree program. Recommended choice for those who intend to continue on the Micro- and nanosystems PSPA of the Master of Science Degree in Engineering Physics.
(d) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses Recommended for those who intend to continue on the Master of Science Course in Engineering Physics
(e) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(f) Closed number subject
(g) Closed number subject
(h) Propaedeutic choice for those who intend to continue on the Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering degree program.3 Year courses - Track: F1T - Applicativo
Code Educational activities SSD Course Title Language Sem CFU CFU Group 081079 B,C ING-INF/01 FONDAMENTI DI ELETTRONICA (PER ING. FISICA) 1 10.0 10.0 062336 C ING-IND/22 SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIA DEI MATERIALI 1 10.0 10.0 085913 A,C FIS/01
FIS/03OTTICA FISICA E TECNOLOGIE OTTICHE [C.I.] (a) 1 10.0 10.0 079729 A,C FIS/01 OTTICA FISICA (b) 1 5.0 055559 A,C FIS/01 ADVANCED MICRO AND NANOFABRICATION TECHNOLOGIES 1 5.0 054861 A,C FIS/01 ELECTRON AND SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY 1 5.0 057488 A,C FIS/01
FIS/03STRUTTURA DELLA MATERIA: PRINCIPI E APPLICAZIONI (c) 2 10.0 [1.010.0 083564 A,C FIS/03 PRINCIPI E APPLICAZIONI DEI LASER (d) 2 10.0 097503 A,C FIS/01 INTERAZIONE LUCE-MATERIA (e) 2 5.0 5.0 099289 A,C FIS/01 COMPUTER-ASSISTED OPTICAL SYSTEM DESIGN 2 5.0 085919 -- -- INTERNSHIP -- 1 12.0 12.0 085919 -- -- INTERNSHIP -- 2 12.0 086372 -- -- FINAL EXAMINATION -- 1 3.0 3.0 086372 -- -- FINAL EXAMINATION -- 2 3.0 (a) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(b) It is mandatory to choose one of the two courses
(c) Choosing this subject you select as "classe di laurea" the L-9
(d) Distinctive for the class L-8 (Information Technology).
(e) Closed number subjectThose enrolled will graduate in the chosen Class and can enrol in the professional exam for junior engineers in the Information Engineering section or in the Industrial Engineering section.
Pre-requisite Courses
The course "Introduzione alla ricerca sperimentale e prova finale" can be taken only upon successful completion of the courses "Fisica sperimentale I" and "Fisica Sperimentale II".
7.3.1 Individual Study Plans
The Programme Board may consider an independent study plan presented by the student for good reasons outside the indications of the Programme Board with attribution of credits within the limits foreseen by the law. Students interested in this option are invited to contact the Programme Board in advance for submission of an independent study plan.
7.3.2 Any examinations passed before enrolling on the Master of Science programme (MSc)
During the Bachelor degree, students can, in the interests of future admission onto a Master of Science programme:
- A1) earn CFU credits by passing extra M.Sc. examinations, included in their personal study plans and considered “advance” CFUs that can be acknowledged as part of the 120 credits needed to be awarded an M.Sc.
- A2) acquire attendance status in M.Sc. modules. As A1) but without passing the examination that, as a result of acquiring attendance status, will then be allowed to be taken in advance.
- A3) earn CFU credits for curriculum supplements established by an ad hoc Master of Science admissions Board; these CFU credits are “in addition” to the 120 needed to be awarded the Master of Science.
In the period between graduation in the Bachelor of Science and possible enrolment in the Master of Science, for the purposes of the Master of Science itself, the graduate may, using enrolment in "individual courses":
- B1) earn CFU credits from successful M.Sc. examinations by enrolling on M.Sc. modules as individual modules. These are considered “advance” CFUs that can be acknowledged as part of the 120 credits needed to be awarded an M.Sc.
- B2) acquire attendance status in M.Sc. courses. As B1) but without passing the exam.
- B3) earn CFU credits for curriculum supplements established by an ad hoc Master of Science admissions Board; these CFU credits are “in addition” to the 120 needed to be awarded the Master of Science.
The following limitations are to be taken into consideration:
- the total number of CFU credits (by passing examinations and/or by acquiring attendance status) that can be acknowledged as part of the 120 CFU credits needed to be awarded the M.Sc. (A1+A2+B1+B2) is limited to 30. Thus any additional CFU credits earned exceeding 30 will not be taken into account.
- in any case, the number of credits earned through "individual courses" cannot exceed 80, including in this limit also curricular supplements (A3 + B3).
7.4 Foreign language
We refer to the following web site of Politecnico di Milano.7.5 Degree examination
The Bachelor of Science final examination regulations approved by the School Board are available at the website:
https://www.ingindinf.polimi.it/en/1/teaching/lectures-and-exams/degree-examinations
Accordinh to these rules, and depending on the specific needs and circumstances of the Bachelor of Science, the Physics Engineering Programme introduces the following specifications, also available in the aferementioned website.
Final exam with project laboratory: the final exam is linked to the activity of the module INTRODUZIONE ALLA RICERCA SPERIMENTALE E PROVA FINALE for a total of 3 CFU. The final examination score is not calculated as part of the average score but is used to define the overall graduation score. For the Degree Final Exam, the score assigned by the graduation Commission has a minimum value of -1/110 and a maximum value of 7/110.
The INTRODUZIONE ALLA RICERCA SPERIMENTALE includes an individual experimental activity and a short report. The final exam consists in a brief thesis work on a specific topic linked to the experimental activity carried out, which will be evaluated by a tutor and by the graduation Commission.
Final exam with Internship: in this case, the credits allocated to the final exam and Internship amount to 15 in total. Such number of credits requires the student to carry out an internship in a company for a period of approx. 3 months under the guidance of an internal tutor. At the end of the internship, the student prepares a detailed report on the activity carried out. The evaluation of this activity will be used to define the overall graduation score. For the Degree Final Exam, the score assigned by the graduation Commission has a minimum value of -1/110 and a maximum value of 7/110. Further information concerning general rules, regulations, session calendar, registration and thesis submission are available at: http://www.polimi.it/studenti/concludi-i-tuoi-studi/esame-di-laurea/.
8. Academic calendar
The Academic calendar of the School of Industrial and Information Engineering is available in the School website: https://www.ingindinf.polimi.it/en/
9. Faculty
The names of professors for each Course, together with their subject, will be available on the degree programme starting from the month of September.
The degree programme is annually published on the website of Politecnico di Milano.
10. Infrastructures and laboratories
Teaching takes place in functional buildings equipped with experimental laboratories at the Leonardo Campus in piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, Milano. The Programme Board secretariat is located on the ground floor of the Department of Physics and receives students from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on weekdays. Students are invited to regularly consult the information and notices on institutional websites.
11. International context
The Bachelor of Science program in Physics Engineering represents an excellent experience at the international level which integrates in a unified profile the classical basic engineering skills with scientific skills in the areas of physics, materials science and photonics. The tradition of Physics Engineering is particularly well established in the Anglo-Saxon world, with widespread presence in North America (Princeton University, New Jersey, USA; Berkeley University, California, USA; Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada). Well established programs with similar curricula, albeit with different names, can be found at many campuses in Europe, such as ETH Zurich (Zurich, CH), Technical University of Denmark (DTU, Lyngby, Denmark), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH, Stockholm, Sweden), and many others.
12. Internationalization
In the Physics Engineering Bachelor Degree international student exchanges and mobility abroad are strongly encouraged. To see all of the opportunities, see the University website: Current students: polimi.
13. Quantitative data
The Didactic Observation Unit and the Evaluation Nucleus perform periodic analysis on the overall results analysing the teaching activities and the integration of graduates into the work world. Reports and studies are available on the website of the Politecnico di MIlano.
14. Further information
For any further information, please visit the website of the School of Industrial and Information Engineering
http://www.ingindinf.polimi.it or on the Bachelor of Science Programme website https://www.ccs-fisica.polimi.it/.