Bachelor’s Program in Physics

Overview

The Undergraduate Physics Program is one of the study programs under the Faculty of Science and is also one of the oldest private Physics programs in Indonesia, with a history of more than 25 years. Around 75% of the full-time lecturers in the Physics Program hold doctoral degrees from Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. The lecturers are also well-known for their close engagement with students.

Students of the UNPAR Physics Program will study the fundamentals of Physics, such as Mechanics, Quantum Physics, and Electronics. In addition, they will also develop mathematical, computational, and other transferable skills through courses such as Computational Physics, Presentation Techniques, and Entrepreneurship.

After mastering these core competencies, students can further explore their interests through a wide range of elective courses. These electives cover various fields, including Medical Physics, Instrumentation Physics, Materials Physics, and Theoretical Physics.

Specialization Program

• Medical Physics

• Applied Physics

• Theoretical and Computational Physics

• STEAM Education

Vision and Mission

Vision

To become a humanistic academic community in the field of physics that excels in developing local potential to the international level

Mission

1. To provide education that produces graduates who are competent in the principles of physics and technological development

2. To conduct globally recognized research for the advancement of science and technology

3. To carry out excellent community service for the betterment of human dignity

Objectives

1. To contribute to the development of physics education and to help address societal challenges through relevant, solution-oriented, and creative community service activities in Indonesia.

2. To produce research in physics or its applications that reflects the core values of Parahyangan Catholic University, while considering and advancing local strengths at the international level.

3. To produce graduates who are intelligent, competitive, of high quality, and relevant to the needs of society by:

   • Providing a flexible and informative curriculum aligned with the latest developments in Science and Technology.

   • Offering learning experiences that challenge and encourage students while cultivating intellectual keys and transferable skills.

   • Creating a supportive learning environment that enables students to achieve their academic potential while being responsive to their needs.

   • Preparing students for the next steps in their professional lives, with guidance that directly connects them to a clear career pathway.

Targets

After completing their studies at Parahyangan Catholic University, graduates are expected to:

1. Be able to actively and independently engage in efforts to enhance generic skills that can be applied to a wide range of cases.

2. Possess a solid understanding of physics supported by the foundations of mathematics and information technology, enabling them to explain various natural phenomena.

3. Have sufficient capability to pursue higher levels of education.

4. Be knowledgeable about recent developments in physics, capable of conducting supervised research, and able to communicate the results honestly, both orally and in written form.

5. Apply physics knowledge with a strong sense of social awareness, solidarity, justice, and responsible freedom.

Career Prospects

1. Scientist

2. Teacher

3. Lecturer

4. Entrepreneur

5. Medical Physicist