A degree in Applied Physics opens many doors, allowing you to build a career full of opportunities.
As an applied physicist, you can find job opportunities in various sectors. Your skills and knowledge are highly sought after by companies like TNO, DIFFER, ASML, VDL, Canon, and Bosch. Hospitals, start-ups, engineering and consulting firms also offer plenty of opportunities.
After graduation you can start your career as a:
As a researcher, you can work at a company or laboratory focused on quality control of materials or products. For example, you determine the properties that a lamp's light must meet or whether the supplied metal is strong enough.
As a product developer, you are responsible for the innovation and development of products. You conceptualize and test technical solutions and can work in various industries. For example, you ensure that a city bus operates more quietly or that a 3D printer produces more precise prints.
As a Process Optimization Advisor, you have expertise in various processes. You utilize this knowledge to improve and sustain factory processes. You work on improvement proposals and work instructions, and you implement new machines and production methods.
Looking to continue your studies? Consider a master’s program at Fontys, such as Digital Technology Engineering. You can also pursue further education at a university, for instance, at TU/e or Utrecht University. Think about master’s programs like Astrophysics, Climate Physics, or Theoretical Physics.
Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Check out the entire application process.
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