The Bachelor's degree has a multi-faceted structure, and extends from fundamental concepts to future research questions, drawing on experimental measurement methods, mathematical-theoretical modelling and numerical computer simulation. In addition to the purely technical content, there is always a focus on conceptual aspects, such as the ability to think analytically, understanding abstract connections and bringing together knowledge as well as electronic data collection and processing.

Physics provides the ideal starting point for a profession in varied career profiles in science and research, as well as in industry and business. In addition to the classical focus on Solid-State Physics, Optics, Surface Physics, Computational Physics and Theoretical Physics, the inter-disciplinary contact to adjacent disciplines at the University of Osnabrück is of importance, especially where physical aspects and mathematical quantitative connections are becoming important in modern research. This especially includes the fields of Biophysics, Physical Chemistry and Nanostructured Materials. There is close contact between the research groups and the students. Already at an early study programme, participation in one of the research groups in Physics is possible.

The Bachelor's degree qualifies students to enter a profession and for admission to a subject-related Master's course, including the Master's courses in Physics and Materials Science at the University of Osnabrück.