Please note: This page is aimed at prospective students. Are you already a student at Radboud University? You can find your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

Study programme Bachelor's Physics and Astronomy year 3

Study year
3

In the third year, there is a lot of freedom to choose courses that align with your interests. You complete your studies with a Bachelor's internship at a research department in the Netherlands or abroad. Here you have the opportunity to be a part of cutting edge research and experience what it's like to work on an unsolved problem.

About this study curriculum

Provisional overview for prospective students

This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2026-2027 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it. Already a student at Radboud University? View your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

Total EC
60 EC
Compulsory courses
P1
P2
P3
P4
3 EC
  1. P1
Laboratory Course
6 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
Personal and Professional Development
3 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
  3. P3
  4. P4
Elective courses
P1
P2
P3
P4

Astrophysics

Minimum 0 EC
Exoplanets
3 EC
  1. P1
3 EC
  1. P2
3 EC
  1. P3

Atomic and Molecular Physics

Minimum 0 EC
3 EC
  1. P1
3 EC
  1. P2
3 EC
  1. P3

High Energy Physics

Minimum 0 EC
Elementary Particles 1
3 EC
  1. P1
Elementary Particles 2
3 EC
  1. P2
Gravitational Fields
3 EC
  1. P3

Neurophysics

Minimum 0 EC
3 EC
  1. P1
3 EC
  1. P2
3 EC
  1. P3

Condensed Matter Physics

Minimum 0 EC
Electronic Structure
3 EC
  1. P1
3 EC
  1. P2

In the second and third year of Physics and Astronomy, there is a total of 39 EC of elective space. Of this, you must choose at least 9 EC from the list of competency-oriented courses (see year 2). Additionally, you choose at least 9 EC in year 3 of physics elective courses from the above list.

Your free elective space can also be filled with a minor (found in the minor guide). For example, you can choose the Educational minor of half a year (30 EC), including an internship in education. The programme for this minor can be found at the bottom of this page. In combination with your Bachelor's degree, you obtain a limited second-degree teaching qualification for secondary education. It is also good preparation if you want to pursue the educational Master's programme; the educational minor gives you exemption for the first half of this Master's programme.

Internships
P1
P2
P3
P4
15 EC
  1. P4

An internship offers you the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience, expand your professional network and gain a clearer insight into your own skills and interests. It bridges the gap between studying and working and serves as an excellent springboard to your future career.

Within this programme, an internship is a mandatory component. Curious about the possibilities? Contact the student advisor.