Physics

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Do you want to explore what nature is made of at the fundamental level? What are the elementary particles and fundamental forces that govern the Universe? Or the role of dark energy and dark matter in cosmic evolution? Can we use a many-body approach to describe light absorption in a solar cell? Are quantum phenomena responsible for DNA mutation? And how can we explain superconductivity in carbon?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60202
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

The Master's degree programme in Physics is open to students with a solid background in physics who are eager to expand their knowledge and experience in a modern physics research environment. The goal of the Master of Physics is to train excellent researchers in the field of materials science, subatomic physics, isotope physics, or theoretical physics.

The programme offers the following tracks:
* Quantum Universe
* Advanced Materials
* Science, Business and Policy

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • Wide spectrum of high-level research in Physics and related sciences
  • The Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials is ranked high in the world's top 15 materials research institutes by the Times Higher Education
  • Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike
  • Gives access to the additional, highly selective, High Tech Systems and Materials Honours Master

Studieprogramma

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profielen

track Quantum Universe

The Quantum Universe track emphasizes the relations between Theoretical Physics, Particle Physics and Astronomy in the study of nature on the different scales.

The track is offered for both the Physics and Astronomy Master programme.

The Quantum Universe programme consists of four mandatory physics courses (20 ECTS), four Quantum Universe courses (20 ECTS), four electives (20 ECTS), and a large master research project of 60 ECTS.
The core physics courses are mandatory for all physics students, independent of the track that is followed. You will follow Computational Physics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Mathematical Methods of Physics. The Quantum Universe courses are followed by both physics and astronomy students: General Relativity, Electrodynamics of Radiation Processes, Particle Physics Phenomenology, and Student Seminar Quantum Universe. The elective courses range in a wide variety of subjects, and cover the broad spectrum between theoretical physics, particle physics and astronomy.

Your Master's research project is your own individual project, supervised by a staff member from one of the institutes: the Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity, the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, or Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI-CART). The project is 60 ECTS, will take one year to finish, and is tailor-made to your interests.

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60202-5561

track Advanced Materials

The track Advanced Materials emphasizes the design and scientific study of materials for functionality.

The track is part of the Physics Master programme and of the Chemistry Master programme and it is offered by the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (ZIAM).

The programme consists of four mandatory physics courses (20 ECTS), four Advanced Materials courses (20 ECTS), four electives (20 ECTS), and a large master research project of 60 ECTS.

The core physics courses are mandatory for all physics students, independent of the track that is followed. You will follow Computational Physics, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Mathematical Methods of Physics. There are five courses in the category of Advanced Materials, out of which you have to choose four: Cross-disciplinary Materials Science, Functional Properties, Structure at Macro, Meso and Nano Scale, Supramolecular Chemistry, and Characterisation of Materials. The elective courses range in a wide variety of subjects, and can be chosen to specialize and design – along with your master's research project – a tailor-made programme for your master.

Your Master's research project is your own individual project, supervised by one of the high-quality research staff members of the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials (ZIAM); one of the Netherland's most-renowned research institutes. Here you can choose from research topics that range from organic solar cells, device nanophysics to materials for data storage, nano- and microelectromechanical systems (NEMS/MEMS) and laboratories on a chip.

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60202-5562

profiel Science, Business and Policy

Interested in the business side of science?

The Science, Business and Policy track within the Physics master's degree programme combines state of the art Physics with the business and policy sides of science. The SBP track includes a six-month internship as a scientific advisor.

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60202-5563

Onderwijs

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study abroad
Exchange: All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 24200

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

The Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme.

Please fill out this checklist to describe why you are applying for this Master's degree programme (questions to be addressed are outlined in the form).




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
A Bachelor's degree in (Applied) Physics. Students from related fields such as Astronomy might also qualify.

Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission

basiskennis
Sufficient English proficiency on VWO level is required.

studie kosten
bron: University of Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 9500.00levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 75.00inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar
€ 920.00studiematerialenper jaar
€ 750.00visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding

De stad

studievereniging

FMF
The FMF is an association for the Bachelor's programmes Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Physics, Astronomy and all of the subsequent Master's programmes at the University of Groningen.
The association pursues three objectives. The first objective is that it wants to contribute to the broadening of the scientific education of its members. This is done by organizing various activities in the scientific field, such as study excursions, lectures and symposiums.

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Sander Bouma
Analytical thinking and problem solving are skills the programme taught me well

Prior to this Master’s, I finished the Bachelor’s programme Physics. I enjoyed the bachelor a lot and I wanted to stay in Groningen because I enjoy the city. I looked at the various master programmes the University had to offer, but eventually the MSc Physics spoke to me the most.For me, it is always hard to choose these things, but my strategy became to look at the courses offered for each programme and pick the programme with the most interesting courses...
The master is basically tailored towards students who just finished their BSc Physics. I do feel like there was quite a big jump in workload and difficulty compared to the bachelor’s.Currently I am in the first year of the master’s and I am also a Teaching Assistant for some bachelor courses. The course I enjoy the most is Quantum Field Theory. This is a theoretical framework that combines a classical field theory with quantum mechanics and special relativity, which forms the basis of the Standard Model of particle physics.I feel like solving physics / math problems can be really rewarding. Sometimes I get stuck on a problem for hours or even days, trying out different approaches that are leading to wrong answers, and finally getting to the right answer and learning why it is the right answer. Of course it can be frustrating to get stuck, but that makes the feeling of getting it right all the more rewarding.I just signed up for the CERN Summer Student programme of 2023. If I get admitted, I will spend my summer working on an 8-week project at CERN. This will be a really unique experience and I hope to discover whether a scientific career is something I would like to pursue. My next step is to try out projects in different areas to discover where my passion lies. Analytical thinking and problem solving are skills the programme taught me well. It is astonishing how much I developed this skill compared to when I first started out in my bachelor’s.


lees verder ...
Adrian Sidhu
You learn a lot of skills which are applicable in our world today.

After doing my Bachelor's degree in Physics, I felt that the best way forward was to continue with a Master's. In my experience, beyond the standard physics curriculum, this Master's programme also helps you to develop an eclectic range of skills that are wholly applicable in today's world, from analytical thinking to problem solving. The physics curriculum itself is top notch, and you have the opportunity to delve into a wide selection of subjects from theoretical physics, applied physics, and astronomy...
Teaching alongside your studies is a perfect way to work part-time while also keeping your mind fresh by applying what you've learnt in the past. The second part of the Master's consists of a year-long research project. I decided to join the Quantum Devices group of the university, where we are trying to characterise and develop a quantum bit (V defect in SiC) that can be used to emit at telecom wavelengths.After my Master's, I'm considering taking a break from academia, and going into either consulting, finance, or industrial research, where the skills learnt in the Master's are highly valued. Maybe after a few years of work experience I'll consider a PhD - but with all the opportunities that come with a physics Master's, I can't say for sure!


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Studievergelijker

1/12 University of Groningen
Physics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
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2/12 Leiden University
Research in Physics, Biological and Soft Matter Physics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
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3/12 Leiden University
Research in Physics, theoretical
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
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100% Engelstalig
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4/12 Leiden University
Physics and Business Studies
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34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
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100% Engelstalig
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5/12 Leiden University
Physics and Education (NL)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
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50% Engelstalig
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6/12 Leiden University
Research in Physics, Classical/Quantum Information
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7/12 Leiden University
Physics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
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100% Engelstalig
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8/12 Leiden University
Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
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9/12 Leiden University
Research in Physics, Cosmology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
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100% Engelstalig
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10/12 Leiden University
Physics and Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
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100% Engelstalig
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11/12 Leiden University
Research in Physics, pre-PhD ('Casimir')
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
34 eerstejaars
35% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
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12/12 VU University Amsterdam
Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

The Master's programme in Physics is primarily aimed at students who wish to become researchers. Most graduates will go on to complete a PhD research project after their Master's programme, either in Groningen or elsewhere. However, many physicists who have trained as researchers will find jobs that are less explicitly oriented towards research. This is because training as a physics researcher also develops general competences that make our graduates highly versatile.

During the Master's degree programme, teamwork, communication and presentation are important qualities. In many cases considerable IT skills are developed. In practice, physics graduates can be found in consultancy firms, in process management, in commercial positions, in financial jobs, or in teaching.




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