Master's programme in Engineering Physics
The Master's programme in Engineering Physics aims to educate problem solvers for advanced industrial research and development, and to prepare students for PhD-studies in physics and related subjects. Solving complex, sometimes interdisciplinary, problems is a central part of the education, requiring a profound knowledge and understanding of physics, as well as experience with analytical and computational tools.
Programme outline
There are five tracks: theoretical physics, subatomic & astrophysics, optical physics, nano physics, and biomedical physics; each with compulsory, conditionally elective and elective courses.
The biomedical physics specialisation aims to develop the ability of physicists to interact with the life science disciplines, and offers suitable combinations of subjects both for a career in industry as well as for continued studies towards a PhD degree.
In nano physics a number of highly interesting current fields are treated, such as nano structures, nano magnetism & spin electronics, superconductivity and other phenomena with very special properties.
Optical physics is important in basic and applied research, as well as in industrial applications; students with a good knowledge of this field are much sought after as PhD students, as well as for positions in industry and consulting.
The subatomic and astrophysics specialisation covers a selection of topics at the frontline of contemporary physics; both the experimental and theoretical aspects of atomic, nuclear, and particle physics with applications to astrophysics are included.
The theoretical physics specialisation provides the students with a broad education in fundamental theoretical physics, preparing them for a future as problem solvers or researchers in industry, or for continued PhD studies.
Career prospects
Graduates of this programme can look forward to ample job opportunities both in industry and academic research. The students are well prepared for a career as problem solvers or researchers in a wide range of industrial companies. Examples of such industries include the fields of biotechnology, medicine, optics, electronics, nano-tools and many more.
Degree project
The project may be carried out in an academic or industrial environment in Sweden or abroad. Suitable projects can be obtained from the staff at the three physics departments. Students are also encouraged to seek other contacts, in the academic world and in industry, to identify suitable projects.
