BSc in Physics and Data Science Constructor University Undergraduate Programs

Physics has shaped our view of the universe and the world around us by exploring the basic concepts of space, time, and matter. Physics not only lays the foundation for all other natural sciences and many engineering disciplines but is also a fundamental part of modern technology. At the same time, simulations and experiments in many areas of research and especially in physics generate vast amounts of data. To fully use this data and extract meaningful insights, advanced methods of data science including machine learning are essential. These tools have countless further applications in almost all aspects of daily life.

Why Study at Constructor University

International Experience

Train your intercultural skills by studying with talents from more than 110 countries. A core emphasis of the programs is placed upon supporting the participants’ personal development in terms of soft skills and language skills to account for the diversity in the student body to best prepare them for the national as well as the international job markets. Study in two locations in Germany or Switzerland and get the best education for your professional start.

Top Rankings

Constructor University is a top-ranked private, English-speaking university, offering accredited master’s degree programs with a strong digital focus.

Benefit from the highest standards in research and teaching, a highly interdisciplinary teaching and research approach, as well as early involvement in research projects.

Global Career

Get on the gateway and design your individual career plan within an extended job network among research, education, and industry partners. As part of the Constructor ecosystem, you benefit from capacities in research, funding, and incubation to define your individual career perspectives, supported by personalized career planning and services and access to a large Alumni network.

Top 25 % Constructor University ranks among the top 25 % of universities worldwide

#1 private university in Germany

#3 young university in teaching in Germany

#13 small university worldwide

Physicists are the all-rounders among natural scientists. About two-thirds work on advancing our scientific knowledge or developing new technologies, products, and processes. Research positions are found in research centers, scientific institutes, and universities. In industry, physicists work in fields like IT, software development, electronics, lasers, optics, and semiconductors. Increasing demand for physicists comes also from the sector of medical technology. Another large fraction of physicists holds faculty positions at universities and colleges or work in other branches of education.

Solid, demanding and transdisciplinary study program with employability focus and excellent career perspectives: A Constructor University BSc in Physics and Data Science provides a solid and at the same time flexible foundation for careers in diverse fields, from basic research to engineering and life sciences, to finance and management. The scientific knowledge, problem-solving skills, and social skills acquired during the studies of physics at Constructor University guarantee success in our increasingly technology-driven society, as demonstrated by our many very successful graduates.

Highest academic standards: The physics curriculum at Constructor University is designed to ensure that graduates will be well-prepared for postgraduate programs in physics and related fields at world-wide leading universities. The Physics and Data Science program is oriented along the guidelines of the Konferenz der Fachbereiche der Physik (KFP) in Germany, the Institute of Physics (Britain) for BSc in Physics, and the topics required for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) physics test. Here, Constructor University Physics and Data Science BSc graduates have an excellent placement record in the top graduate programs.

Developing your personal skills and thinking abilities: The broad training in analytical skills, technical thinking and the appreciation of complexity and subtlety allows physicists to work - often with an additional qualification - as management consultants, patent attorneys, market analysts, or risk managers. Many BSc degree recipients go on to graduate school in physics and other fields, as careers in research and development usually require a postgraduate degree.

International network: Very helpful for career development is also the opportunity for international network building with Constructor University Physics and Data Science students coming from more than a hundred different nations. Good communication skills are essential, since many physicists work as part of a team, have contact to clients with non-physics backgrounds, and need to write research papers and proposals. These skills are particularly well developed in the broad and multidisciplinary undergraduate program at Constructor University.

The Career Services Center (CSC) as well as the Constructor University Alumni Office help students in their career development. The CSC provides students with high-quality training and coaching in CV creation, cover letter formulation, interview preparation, effective presenting, business etiquette and employer research as well as in many other aspects, thus helping students identify and follow up rewarding careers after their time at Constructor University. Furthermore, the Alumni Office helps students establish a long-lasting and worldwide network which comes in handy when exploring job options in academia, industry, and elsewhere.

Career services center

Today’s business world requires disciplinary knowledge from graduates as well as the ability to apply this knowledge. Career-related services at Constructor University provide information, counseling and training, networks, and events. Constructor University’s students participate in training on project management, business communication, job interview skills, and more. Digital job and internship portfolios help students to prepare for their careers.

Alumni association

Studying at Constructor University gives you connections – often for your whole life.

The Alumni Association E.V. was founded in 2004 by the first generation of graduates. Since then, around 4,500 students have obtained their degrees from this University.

The undergraduate program at Constructor University is a three-year, 180-credit-point program designed to prepare students for a wide range of career paths.

Throughout this 3-year full-time program taught in English, students will learn how to analyze and interpret large data sets, design, and develop software applications, and solve complex problems using data-driven approaches. Students will also gain a strong foundation in computer science, programming, and related disciplines such as mathematics and statistics.

The “4C Model” is the program's backbone, with disciplinary content grouped into three themes according to study years: CHOICE-CORE-CAREER. Additionally, the “CONSTRUCTOR Track”, an integral part of the program, runs parallel throughout the program. It provides students with multidisciplinary content and essential skills such as argumentation, data visualization, societal engagement, and communication.

The curriculum allows students to tailor their education to their goals and to explore different fields of study, with the flexibility to change their major within the first year. Moreover, the programs include a mandatory internship and a study-abroad opportunity in the fifth semester to provide students with hands-on experience and a global perspective.