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General Information The Master of Science in Physics is a research-oriented study programme. During the first year, students choose between various lectures and courses and in the second year students carry out a project in one of the research groups, leading to the Master's thesis. The programme does not require knowledge of the German language. Admission is possible each year in spring and autumn. Research At the Department of Physics, about 400 students and 16 professors work together, resulting in an excellent student-to-staff ratio. The department focuses its research activities on three topical research areas (particle physics, quantum optics and solid state physics). In detail, the research groups work on: Experimental high energy physics and astroparticle physics Theoretical particle physics Experimental quantum- and nano-optics Theoretical quantum optics and quantum information theory Experimental solid state physics The researchers are involved in numerous international collaborations, giving young students the chance to work directly on challenging problems in current research. Example Curricula During the MSc programme, students specialise according to their interests. Below, examples for different possible curricula are listed, but other specialisations are also possible. Specialisation: Experimental Solid State Physics Courses: Experimental Solid State Physics, X-Ray Physics, Nano-Optics, Condensed Matter Theory, Experimental Quantum Optics, Nano-Structures, Lab Course Specialisation: Theoretical Quantum Optics Courses: Quantum Theory of Light, Laser Spectroscopy, Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Information Theory, Experimental Quantum Optics, Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Cosmology, Lab Course Specialisation: Experimental Quantum Optics Courses: Experimental Quantum Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Methods of Optics, Data Analysis, Quantum Information Theory, Nano-Optics, Lab Course Specialisation: Theoretical Particle Physics Courses: Theoretical Particle Physics II, Physics of the Higgs, Extensions of the Standard Model, Collider Physics, Quantum Information Theory, Experimental Particle Physics, Lab Course Specialisation: Experimental Particle Physics Courses: Experimental Particle Physics, Theoretical Particle Physics I, Physics at the LHC, Detector Physics, Data Analysis, Astroparticle Physics, Lab Course

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The following application documents have to be submitted electronically to the coordinator of the MSc programme in physics: Short cover letter Curriculum vitae Application form Certificate of the Bachelor of Science degree in physics Transcript of university education Proof of proficiency in English Two letters of recommendation Detailed instructions and requirements can be found on the website of the department. Students who are in the process of finishing their Bachelor's degree programme are welcome to apply. Additionally, excellent students with a BSc degree in a subject related to physics can apply.

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How to Apply

Applications including all the documents (PDF files only) should be sent by e-mail to the coordinator of the international Master's programme: Dr Matthias [email protected]