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Master of Science in Physics
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: 5
ADDRESS:
NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences and
Technology
NO-7491 Trondheim
PHONE: +47 73 59 41 97
E-MAIL: studier-nt
@
nt.ntnu.no
URL:
www.ntnu.edu/studies/msphys
www.ntnu.edu/nt/english
STUDY ADVISOR:
Peder Kristian Brenne
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICATION DEADLINE: see page 1.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Do you wish to dive into an area of
physics and work independently with a
thesis in a specialization you think is ex-
citing? Our Master's degree programme
will provide you with this opportunity,
and we can offer theses in several fields
of study.
In physics we try to reveal the secrets
of nature, from the microcosm of
elementary particles to the macrocosm
of astrophysics. Between these two
extremes there is a wealth of subjects,
ranging from biophysics at cellular level
and medical research to the develop-
ment of new understanding in fields
such as nanotechnology and climate. At
present, these and many other areas are
advancing in exciting ways.
In general, we can split the specializa-
tions into the following fields of study:
ww Astro and Particle Physics and
Modern Field Theory
ww Biophysics and Medical Physics
ww Energy and Environmental Physics
ww Optics and Condensed Matter
Physics
ww Physics Education and Dissemination
Programme Objectives
The two-year Master's programme in p
Physics will give you an academic
specialization within selected subjects of
physics. The objective of the programme
is to educate students to be able to work
independently with physics at a high
level, and who can carry out many tasks
in society and in the business sector.
Through advanced topics, lectures,
exercises, and laboratory work, as well
as an independent study project (the
Master's degree thesis), you will acquire
knowledge of relevant working methods
in research, industry, administration, and
teaching. A Master’s degree in Physics
with good results makes you qualified
for PhD studies in physics and several
related disciplines.
JOB PROSPECTS
With a Master’s degree in Physics you
are attractive in the labour market, both
in the public and private sectors, in areas
connected to research, consultancy,
engineering, and education.
During the Master’s Programme in
physics you develop working methods
that are useful in a broad range of jobs,
and employers value physicists due to
their comprehensiveness and ability to
approach various problems analytically
and systematically.
To some extent your specialization deter-
mines which part of the labour market
that is most relevant. In general the
programme provides a solid foundation
for further research, and many choose
to continue studies at the PhD level, or
proceed with research for the technologi-
cal industry or research institutions. The
technological industry offers numerous
jobs that require experimental and
computer simulation competence.
An alternative is to supplement the MSc
degree in Physics with practical pedago-
gic education; hence you will qualify for
teaching in upper secondary school.
STUDY ENVIRONMENT
Your studies will take place at Gløshau-
gen Campus, in surroundings internatio-
nally acclaimed for more than 100 years
of scientific research. The Department
of Physics is located in the most modern
and up to date building on the campus,
the Natural Science Building.
At Gløshaugen you will be a part of an
international study environment, and the
courses are taken in integrated classes
with both Norwegian and foreign stu-
dents. All master's courses are lectured
in English.
You will get a permanent desk in a read-
ing room reserved for master’s students
at the Department of Physics, and you
will get access to computer facilities
of high standard. Your MSc thesis is
performed in close collaboration with
your supervisor and other MSc students
and PhD students. Our experimental
research laboratories are well equipped.
There is an outstanding science library at
your disposal.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the programme, you are
required to hold a BSc in physics, equi-
valent to 180 ECTS credits. Alternatively,
you may be admitted with a BSc with a
sufficient formal background in calculus
based physics (min. 80 ECTS credits) and
mathematics (min. 30 ECTS credits).
Photo: Gorm Kallestad,
Scanpix,NTNU