Physics (M.Sc.)
With a research-oriented education and successful research areas, the Master’s degree program in Physics taught in English opens up new horizons for you. The program includes advanced modules and projects, seminars, exciting lab courses and electives. Explore the mysteries of the universe and shape the future with your understanding of physics.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Admission
- Qualification assessment
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in English
- Faculty
- Faculty of Sciences
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Special ways to study
- International degree program
- Special features
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This degree program is offered in English only.
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
Physics provides research-orientated training in highly successful research fields at the Department of Physics in Erlangen. It comprises two semesters of courses and a two-semester research term and is completed with the Master’s thesis. The high-level program further explores and expands on the main topics and skills developed in the Bachelor’s degree program. The degree program consists of advanced modules and projects, a seminar, advanced lab courses, elective modules, and a research term ending with the Master’s thesis.
- 1st and 2nd semester: orientation phase
This phase is dedicated to expanding your knowledge in experimental and theoretical physics. In addition, you can choose from a large variety of elective modules both in physics and other areas. You acquire in-depth knowledge in specific physics-related topics. In advanced lab courses you can improve your practical skills. - 3rd and 4th semester: research phase
The third semester starts with an orientation and preparation phase for a specific research task. Now, you can focus on topics you identified as interesting for you in the orientation phase. You can work on specific problems and refer to the research groups at the Department if you require assistance. This phase is completed with the Master’s thesis and a Master’s colloquium where you present your results for discussion.
The degree program offers a wide range of specialized lectures on topics in
- Astrophysics and astroparticle physics
- Condensed matter physics
- Optical sciences
- Physics in life sciences
- Theoretical physics
in preparation for research work in the context of the Master’s thesis.
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- Master: Qualification assessment
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 15.07.
- Summer semester: 15.01.
Language skills
- English B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score on another internationally recognized test.
- German language skills for international applicants: No DSH, English (level B2, CEFR)
Content related master requirements
To enter the Master’s degree program in Physics, applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Materials Physics, or a closely related study program with a final mark of at least “good” (2.5 according to the German grade system). The B.Sc. must have also covered theoretical aspects of Physics or Materials Physics. Additionally, all applicants have to prove adequate proficiency in English. The required English language level is B2 (vantage/upper intermediate) (CEFR) or an equivalent score in another internationally recognized test.
