Master's programme in physics

This programme is for you who have a B.Sc. degree with major in physics and want to continue your studies in the direction of modern physics.

Physics is an empirical science where new ideas and theories on physical phenomena are tested through observations and controlled experiments. In this Master’s programme you will be trained to plan, perform, and to analyze advanced experiments. In physics, the art of identifying crucial and more sensitive experiments to test current theories and to make room for unexpected discoveries, is just as important as to further develop and refine those theories.

The programme is a very good preparation for future PhD studies in experimental physics. At Stockholm University research in experimental physics is done in most disciplines of modern physics, like elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, condensed matter, astrophysics and astro-particle physics and quantum optics, as well as in instrumentation and applied physics (our research groups). During your studies you will meet and work in close collaboration with teachers and researchers who are engaged in front line research. Examples of major experimental projects that engage researchers from the department are LHC at CERN (particle physics), IceCube at the south pole (astro-particle physics), FAIR in Darmstadt (atomic and nuclear physics), XFEL in Hamburg (molecular physics), DESIREE in Stockholm (atomic physics) and satellite projects like FERMI (cosmology and astro-particle physics).

The thorough training with project planning, instrumentation and measuring procedures is an excellent preparation for front line development work in industry or for public work.