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MSc Physics at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester English-taught Master focused on the HHU research areas: quantum physics, laser and plasma physics, medical and applied physics and soft matter, preparing for research in an often international environment.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Students choose two of five fields (biophysics, solid-state/nanophysics, plasma physics, quantum optics/quantum information, soft matter); year one is course-based, with electives and key skills.

Career pathways

Research in universities and public institutions (including a doctorate) or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus but proof of special aptitude: Bachelor completed with a grade of 3.0 or better including modules in mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics/atomic physics, thermodynamics/statistical mechanics, optics and related areas. Application: no numerus clausus, aptitude assessment via the HHU application portal; application period winter semester 04.05. - 15.12. / summer semester 02.11. - 01.06..

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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