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| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,720 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Stockholm University
The main goal of the Master program in theoretical physics is twofold:
First, to give the student a solid knowledge of the basic techniques of modern theoretical physics, in particular quantum field theory, statistical mechanics and advanced numerical methods.
Second, to allow for a specialized, and in depth study of some particular field of physics culminating in a master thesis on a subject in the current frontline of theoretical physics research.
Mathematics, and increasingly also numerical simulations and computer algebra, plays an important role in theoretical physics research. The master students are encouraged to complement their physics education by taking advanced courses in these fields. In addition, the students are also offered a selection of advanced courses in atomic physics, astroparticle physics, elementary particle physics, condensed matter, cosmology, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, laser physics, molecular physics, nanotechnology, relativity etc., to complement and round off their general education in physics.
Anyone that has successfully earned a Master degree should be very well prepared for further studies in theoretical physics at the Ph.D. level. The supervisors of the theory Master students, and most of the lecturers, are active researchers working in various fields of modern theoretical physics, such as cosmology, string theory, general relativity, condensed matter physics and quantum information. During his or her thesis work, the student will be integrated in a research group and get a first hand experience of professional theoretical research.
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a. Courses. Mathematics, and to an increasing degree also numerical simulations and computer algebra, play an important role in theoretical physics. The masters students are given good possibilities to complement their education in theoretical physics with advanced courses in these areas. In addition, the students are offered a number of advanced courses in different areas of physics in order to further broaden their education. More detailed information about the courses in the program. ()
b. Thesis. The supervisors, and most of the lecturers, in the masters program are active researchers in different areas of modern theoretical physics such as cosmology, string theory, general relativity, condensed matter physics and quantum information. During the master thesis project, the student will be integrated in one of the research groups, and in that way get a first hand experience of professional theoretical research.
Exam and employment opportunities
Even though one of the main goals of the masters program is to prepare for graduate studies in theoretical physics, the program also opens for other career opportunities. The training in critical thinking and analysis of new complex phenomena, which is obtained during the program is very useful not only in other academic disciplines such as bioinformatics and applied mathematics, but also outside the academic world in areas such as finance, insurance and telecommunications.
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Take testRequirements
Bachelor of Science Degree, including more than 90 ECTS credits in Physics.
English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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