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You can choose between one of the following profiles:
  • Theoretical and Quantum Physics
  • Physics for Sustainable Technologies
  • Physics for Sustainable Finance
Year 1
  • Advanced techniques for physics research (12 ECTS)
  • Quantum physics of atoms and molecules (8 ECTS)
  • Statistical mechanics and complex systems (8 ECTS)
  • Quantum field theory and elementary particle physics (8 ECTS)
  • Gravity and cosmology (6 ECTS)
  • Theoretical physics (6 ECTS)
  • 12 ECTS among:
    • Solid state physics (6 ECTS)
    • Quantum phenomena and technology (6 ECTS)
    • Nonlinear optics (6 ECTS)
    • Physics applied to energetic systems (6 ECTS)
    • Differential geometry (6 ECTS)
    • Coding for data science applications (6 ECTS)
    • Data analysis techniques and tools (6 ECTS)
  • Seminar on theological issues (in Y1 or Y2)
Year 2
  • Gauge theories (6 ECTS)
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Solid state physics (6 ECTS)
    • Quantum phenomena and technology (6 ECTS)
    • Advanced solid state physics (6 ECTS)
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Differential geometry (6 ECTS)
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning (6 ECTS)
    • Time series analysis and forecasting (6 ECTS)
    • Stochastic processes and optimization for machine learning (6 ECTS)
  • Internship in partner companies and research institutions (6 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (36 ECTS)

 

Year 1
  • Advanced techniques for physics research (12 ECTS)
  • Quantum physics of atoms and molecules (8 ECTS)
  • Statistical mechanics and complex systems (8 ECTS)
  • Solid state physics (8 ECTS)
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Non-linear optics (6 ECTS)
    • Quantum phenomena and technologies (6 ECTS)
  • 12 ECTS among:
    • Coding for data science applications (6 ECTS)
    • Data analysis: techniques and tools (6 ECTS)
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning (6 ECTS)
    • Cloud computing and technologies (4 ECTS)
    • Deep learning applications (8 ECTS)
  • Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
  • Seminar on theological issues (in Y1 or Y2)
Year 2
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Gravity and cosmology (6 ECTS)
    • Micrometeorology (6 ECTS)
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Quantum electronics and photonics (6 ECTS)
    • Advanced solid state physics (6 ECTS)
    • Surface and nano science (6 ECTS)
  • 12 ECTS among:
    • Technologies in action lab* (4 ECTS)
    • Economics of innovation* (6 ECTS)
    • Design thinking and start-up launch* (8 ECTS)
    • Organizing and leading change* (6 ECTS)
    • Project financing and open innovations* (8 ECTS)
    • Sustainable business innovation and finance (6 ECTS)
  • Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (30 ECTS)

*Milan campus

 

Year 1
  • Advanced techniques for physics research (12 ECTS)
  • Quantum physics of atoms and molecules (8 ECTS)
  • Statistical mechanics and complex systems (8 ECTS)
  • Solid state physics (8 ECTS)
  • Coding for data science applications (6 ECTS)
  • Quantitative finance (6 ECTS)
  • Dynamical systems in finance (6 ECTS)
  • Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
  • Seminar on theological issues (in Y1 or Y2)
Year 2
  • Micrometeorology (6 ECTS)
  • Data analysis: techniques and tools (6 ECTS)
  • 12 ECTS among:
    • Sustainable business innovation and finance (6 ECTS)
    • Probability and statistics (6 ECTS)
    • Laboratory of data analytics for investment (6 ECTS)
    • Laboratory of data analytics for banking and finance (6 ECTS)
    • Business analytics and data-driven decision making (6 ECTS)
    • Time series analysis and forecasting (6 ECTS)
    • Cloud computing technologies (6 ECTS)
  • Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (30 ECTS)

 

Curriculum - Profile in Climate Change and Management of Environmental Risk

Year 1
  • Advanced techniques for physics research (12 ECTS)
  • Quantum physics of atoms and molecules (8 ECTS)
  • Science and management of climate change (6 ECTS)
  • Micrometeorology (6 ECTS)
  • Environmental Pollution (6 ECTS) 
  • Radioactivity and environmental and biological risks (8 ECTS)
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Coding for Data Science and applications
    • Data Analysis Techniques and Tools
Year 2
  • Energetic systems and renewable energies (6 ECTS)
  • Sustainable business, innovation and finance (6 ECTS)
  • Statistical mechanics and complex systems (8 ECTS)
  • 6 ECTS among:
    • Dynamical atmospheric modelling and forecasting of extreme events
    • Economic Policies for Natural 
    • Resources and the Environment
    • Circular Economy and Sustainability
    • Global Economic Policies and Institutions
    • Plant Physiology and Genetics
  • Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
  • Final dissertation (30 ECTS)

 

  • Scientist
  • Research coordinator
  • Quantum engineer
  • Teaching and scientific outreach
  • Data analytics expert in: finance and economics, public administrations, public and private research institutions
  • Financial risk Manager
  • Innovation manager
  • Research coordinator
  • Data analytics expert in: science and technology parks, public administrations, public and private research institutions
Start date and academic calendar for the a.y. 2025/26 will be available in July 2025. For reference:
Classes for the academic year 2024/25 started on September 30th, 2024.


Find here the calendar of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences for the academic year 2024/25.

Students are required to attend theology teachings aimed at offering a reasoned and critical knowledge of the Christian message.