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The bachelor thesis in physics comprises 12 or 8 credits and lasts two months or 6 weeks (depending on the chosen program, i.e. BSc 180, 150 or 120). It is written in the 6th semester of the Bachelor's programme.
An information event is organized at regular intervals, here possible topics for Bachelor and Master theses are presented. Many of the research groups have also set up websites on which they present selected suggested topics or just pass by and ask within the research groups.
Latex template (ZIP, 802 KB) for thesis (PDF, 430 KB).
A list of suggested topics for bachelor theses can be found here. We also recommend to ask directly in the research groups. You should complete your bachelor’s thesis during the last semester of your bachelor’s program, as it is required to be able to sign up for a master’s program.
You will find the form "Registration Bachelor Thesis" on the page forms and information sheets
For their bachelor’s thesis, students actively participate in the work of a research group in experimental or theoretical physics. Students record the results of their thesis in a written report and present them to their seminar group. Both the report and presentation will be graded.
The amount of work necessary for a bachelor’s thesis including preparation time (reading relevant literature and discussion with advisors) and compiling of the thesis and presentation is equivalent to 12 (8 for BSc 120) ECTS credits (meaning approximately 9 (6) weeks full time studies). You must design a time plan for your work with your advisor before beginning your project. Remember that the experimental work required for a thesis is intrinsically subject to its own schedule when making your time plan. When you have agreed upon a time plan, it must be recorded in writing along with the date on which you will begin and a definitive deadline.
When a student successfully completes all requirements, they will receive the diploma “Bachelor of Science UZH in Physics.”
Student’s GPA for their bachelor’s degree is composed of a weighted average of all graded modules according to how many credit points they were worth. Grades from a student’s major in physics and minor are recorded separately.
The Guide to Physics Studies provides comprehensive information about the Bachelor's and Master's programs.