MSc Physics (Physik) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

Research-oriented, highly individualisable programme building on Bachelor's degrees in physics. Students deepen the ability to develop problem solutions through independent small research projects, especially in the Master's thesis, and acquire methodological and scientific knowledge and professional and research qualifications.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography | Department: Physics | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

A one-year basic education (a compulsory module, basic modules I-III and an elective area) and a one-year deepening and specialisation phase with two compulsory project modules, a further project module and the Master's thesis, totalling 60 CP in research projects embedded in working groups.

Career pathways

Qualifies for work as a physicist in research and practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a relevant Bachelor's degree: Physics (German university), Applied Physics, Materials Science / Advanced Materials, or Physics and Technology for Space Applications at JLU (the examination committee may set conditions); other equivalent degrees including from abroad may be recognised if they show a broad natural-science education with adequate foundations in mathematics and physics. English at CEFR B1 must be proven. Start is in the winter semester; a summer semester start is possible after advice from the examination committee chair.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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