OVERVIEW

Starting from the academic year 2025/2026, Physics will be a standalone exam (6 ECTS), with lectures held during the first semester of the first year of the program (the so-called "filter semester"), following the new admission procedures to the degree course, as established by Decree Law No. 71 of May 15, 2025, and Ministerial Decree No. 418 of May 30, 2025 (Ministerial Decree No. 418 of 30-05-2025 | Ministry of University and Research).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To acquire the fundamental concepts and methodologies of physics and biophysics that are useful for understanding biomedical phenomena and the physical principles underlying various diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. To provide basic tools for learning how to model complex physical phenomena.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understanding how the physiology of different parts of the body responds to the fundamental principles of physics. Ability to apply simplified physical models to predict certain physiological quantities and how they are altered in the presence of anatomical dysfunctions, particular environmental conditions, or harmful practices.
Understanding the physical principles underlying certain diagnostic investigations.
Ability to correlate the results of clinical measurements with physical parameters that govern the proper functioning of internal systems.
Understanding the physical principles behind the operation of certain medical devices.

The topics covered in the course are detailed in the Syllabus attached to Ministerial Decree 418/2025, including the number of credits allocated to the specific treatment of each subject.

https://www.mur.gov.it/sites/default/files/2025-06/Decreto%20Ministeriale%20n.%20418%20Syllabus_fisica%20errata%20corrige%2024.06.2025.pdf

PREREQUISITES

The required prior knowledge corresponds to the Physics curriculum taught in upper secondary schools, as outlined in the National Guidelines for Lyceums and in the curricular frameworks for Technical and Vocational Institutes.

As specified in Article 4, paragraph 6, of Legislative Decree No. 71 of May 15, 2025, regarding the educational offering of the filter semester, the regulations concerning the assessment of required knowledge (Additional Educational Obligations, OFA) for access to degree programs do not apply.

TEACHING METHODS

In-person lectures, with the option to attend remotely. Attendance is mandatory and will be monitored through the Easy Academy platform provided by the University.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course program is detailed in the Syllabus attached to Ministerial Decree 418/2025, including the number of credits to be allocated to the specific treatment of the various topics.

https://www.mur.gov.it/sites/default/files/2025-06/Decreto%20Ministeriale%20n.%20418%20Syllabus_fisica%20errata%20corrige%2024.06.2025.pdf

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Recommended optional texts

• G. Bellini, C. Altucci, R. Cerbino, A. Duggento, V. Monaco, G. Manuzio, F. Marzari, M. Quarto, L. Repetto, M. Tamisari, G. Zanchetta, L. Zennaro, "Fisica - Semestre filtro Medicina. Teoria ed esercizi per Medicina, Odontoiatria e Veterinaria" - Editore:Piccin
• A. Alessandrini, "Fisica per le scienze della vita" - cea casa editrice ambrosiana
• D.C. Giancoli, "Fisica con fisica moderna"  - cea casa editrice ambrosiana
• R. Arcidiacono, B. Della Ventura, M. Gagliardi, E. Geraci, G. Mettivier, M. Miceli, P.G. Prada Moroni, S. Tangaro, R. Velottaca, "Manuale di Fisica Generale per il semestre filtro - basato su Principi di Fisica di Ezio Ragozzino" - Edises

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

September 1, 2025

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam for each course is held in two sessions, on dates established by a specific ministerial decree. The exams take place on the same day and at the same time in all universities offering the filter semester.
Students register for the exam through the platforms provided by their respective universities and take the exams at the locations designated by the university where they attended the filter semester.
The exam procedures are described in Annex 2 of Ministerial Decree 418/2025.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The methods for assessing the knowledge acquired are described in Annex 2 of Ministerial Decree 418/2025.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Attendance at in-person lectures is mandatory.