On this page, we present our Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses related to physics in detail in course profiles. Are you still unsure which degree course is right for you? Then you’ll find various ways to find out more about your desired course of study under “Help with choosing a course” – ask the student advisory service your questions, come along for a taster course or listen to what students have to say about their course in the podcast .
What is dark matter and how do I detect it? How do I build a functioning quantum computer? How does the universe develop? How do I optimize modern data storage? Whether it’s about the smallest elementary particles or the vastness of the universe, you’ll find the answers in a physics degree program. JGU is excellently positioned in the field of physics: Thanks to renowned research institutes such as the Helmholtz and Max Planck Institutes, the PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence and a particle accelerator on campus, JGU is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. It is also a campus university with around 30,000 students, making it a city within a city. This means you have all the central facilities within walking distance and can network with other students – for example at university sports. And by the way, Mainz is one of the most liveable cities in Germany.
Are you interested in the fundamental laws of nature from the smallest to the largest scales, from the tiniest building blocks of matter to the entire universe? But do you also have a keen interest in the practical implementation of what you have learned in technical applications? Then the Bachelor of Science degree course in Applied Physics (with a focus on Computer Science) is the perfect choice for you.
On the Physics degree course (Bachelor of Science), you will acquire in-depth knowledge of physics – both in experimental physics as well as theoretical physics and mathematical calculation methods. You will develop a solution-oriented way of thinking that will enable you to tackle and master even complex problems.
Are you interested in many other topics besides physics? Do you enjoy learning how content is taught? Then the Physics Bachelor of Education (Teacher Training) is the right course for you.
With this degree course, you will acquire the basics in an exciting branch of physics. The Bachelor of Science in Meteorology enables you to understand natural phenomena, make predictions and research the effects of climate change.
In this interdisciplinary degree course, you will learn the scientific principles of weather and climate development and apply them directly in practice-oriented courses. With the Environmental Sciences (Bachelor of Science) degree course, you will be ideally prepared to tackle the environmental issues of the future.
The Master’s degree course in Applied Physics (Master of Science) will be offered for the first time in the winter semester 2024. During your studies, you can specialize in one of four topics according to your individual interests: Data Science, Detector Physics, Material Science or Quantum Physics.
On the Master’s degree course in Physics (Master of Science), you can deepen your knowledge in the subject areas of your choice (condensed matter physics, quantum, atomic and neutron physics as well as nuclear and elementary particle physics). If you would like to go on to do a doctorate, the Master’s extension program, the Excellence Track, is an excellent way to prepare yourself for a career in research.
On the Physics Master of Education course, you will deepen your knowledge of physics and your second subject and further develop your teaching skills.
The Meteorology Master of Science program introduces you to modern research methods. Acquire specialized meteorological knowledge in a one-year specialization phase and apply it directly in the one-year research phase (study programme taught in English).
We expect to offer a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences from 2026. You will find more information here shortly.
You think your school lessons are okay, but they always stop when things get really interesting? Then an “early study programme” (only offered in German) could be just right for you. You can attend regular courses (online or on campus) and find out whether studying physics is right for you. And if you want, you can even have credits recognized for any possible future studies.
