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Faculty of Physics, Astronomy
and Applied Computer Science

Frank Wilczek Prize

Physics for Business

Physics for Industry is a three-year Bachelor's programme that combines a solid foundation in physics, mathematics and computer science with courses developed in cooperation with industry and business partners.

The programme is designed for students interested in the practical applications of science and technology. It combines fundamental knowledge in physics and mathematics with elements of computer science, data analysis, electronics and work with research and industrial equipment.

The curriculum integrates academic education with hands-on experience gained through laboratory courses, projects and classes developed in collaboration with external partners.

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The programme includes:

  • fundamental physics and mathematics,
  • introductory computer science,
  • laboratory courses,
  • methods of data analysis,
  • work with research and measurement equipment,
  • programming and modern computational tools.

An important part of the curriculum consists of practice-oriented courses developed with industry participation, including:

  • Technological Challenges of Industry,
  • Case Studies,
  • Tango Controls Environment for Scientific Instrumentation.

Students also complete team projects and may undertake professional placements and Bachelor's thesis projects in cooperation with industrial partners.

Study Tracks

The Instrumentation Track focuses on electronics, programming, computer-aided design and modern measurement systems.

The curriculum includes topics such as:

  • electronics,
  • real-time systems,
  • FPGA-based reconfigurable systems,
  • computer-aided design,
  • control and measurement systems.

The track prepares students to work with advanced instrumentation used in research laboratories, industry and technology-oriented sectors.

The Data Science Track focuses on methods of data analysis and their applications in research and industry.

The curriculum includes:

  • mathematical foundations of data analysis,
  • numerical methods,
  • databases,
  • machine learning,
  • deep learning,
  • computational approaches to data modelling and interpretation.

The track prepares students for careers involving data analysis, modelling and the application of computational methods across a wide range of sectors.

Why study Physics for Business at Jagiellonian University?

The programme was developed in cooperation with representatives of technology, industrial and analytical companies.

Its partners include:

  • ABB Corporation,
  • Inglot,
  • HSBC,
  • MeasLine,
  • Nokia,
  • Pratt & Whitney,
  • S2Innovation Ltd.,
  • Portman Lights,
  • MS Spektrum,
  • Consonance,
  • Endego,
  • JagoPro,
  • Plastic Omnium Lighting.

Industry representatives contribute to selected courses and educational activities, providing students with insight into contemporary industrial challenges and practical applications of scientific knowledge.

Career Opportunities

Graduates acquire a background in physics, mathematics, computer science and data analysis, complemented by experience gained through laboratory work and project-based learning.

They find employment in:

  • technology companies,
  • research and development centres,
  • organisations using data analysis methods,
  • industrial enterprises,
  • the IT sector,
  • teams working with automation, instrumentation and measurement systems.

The programme develops analytical thinking, data-handling skills, problem-solving abilities and experience in collaborative project work. These competencies are applicable both in scientific environments and across a broad range of technology-driven industries.

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