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Name of qualification

The master¿s programme leads to the degree Master in Physics. It is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits)

Objectives and content

The programme aims to give you a broad general knowledge of physics and related subjects, as well as research skills in your chosen speciality. You can choose to write your Masters thesis from the following specialisations:

  • Acoustics
  • Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • Medical Physics
  • Microelectronics
  • Measuring Technology
  • Nanophysics
  • Optics
  • Space Physics
  • Theoretical Atom, Nuclear and Particle Physics

Admission Requirements

The master's program in physics is based on a bachelor's degree in physics or a subject area in a corresponding subject circle.

Bachelor's degree from UoB that qualifies:

  • Bachelor's degree in physics
  • Bachelor of Mathematics, given that PHYS111, PHYS112, PHYS113, PHYS114 and PHYS118 are included in the degree. One of the courses can be included in the master's degree.
  • Bachelor of Climate, Atmospheric and Marine Physics, given that PHYS112 AND PHYS118 or PHYS119 are included in the degree.
  • Bachelor in nanophysics, given that MAT112, PHYS114, MAT121 and MAT131 are included in the degree.

For the specialisation in Microelectronics, a basic electrical engineering subject corresponding to ELE141 and/or ELE142 (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences) is required in addition.

External bachelor's degrees that qualify:

  • Other bachelor's degrees may qualify if you meet the admission requirements as described above. I.e., you must hold a minimum of:
  • 70 ECTS physics, where 10 ECTS should be lab work,
  • 40 ECTS mathematics
  • 10 ECTS programming

In addition, applicants with the following background are qualified for two specialisations:

  • Microelectronics: Bachelor's degree in electronics engineering, including specialisation in physics/mathematics (Advanced mathematics and physics for computer and electronics)
  • Measurement technology and nanophysics: Engineering educations in electronics/ automation/computer technology, including specialisation in physics/mathematics (Advanced mathematics and physics for data and electronics)

NB: If you apply with a degree in Engineering, you have to choose Engineering Physics in the application portal instead of Physics.

You also need to document:

  • Average grade of at least C (equivalent to a Norwegian grade C)
  • Language requirements for bilingual programs.

NOTE! Contact the study section at studie.fysikk@uib.no if you have questions related to the admission.