Master’s Programme Physics
You want to create answers to challenges of the present and the future?
All areas of high technology in our modern society are built on physics. A deep understanding of natural physical processes together with the pursuit of knowledge form the basis for numerous applications: Computers, satellites, GPS navigation, lasers, modern imaging in medicine and the Internet are a direct result of basic research in physics.
Physics provides and develops answers to many challenges we face in the present and the future, such as climate, environment and energy and also to fundamental topics, such as the origin of the universe or the wondrous world of quanta.
Master of Science
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
English
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree/equivalent
and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics
Level of qualification
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0533 Physics
Study Code
UC 066 876
FAQ
Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in one of the in-depth studies (Quantum Sciences, Quantum Engineering, Ion- and Applied Physics, Many-body Physics, Computational Physics, Astro- and Particle Physics). They are able to apply their knowledge at the intersections of related sciences by independently formulate and substantiate scientific arguments and to find innovative solutions to problems.
The Master's Programme Physics prepares for a highly qualified occupation in industry and in research as well as for the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Physics. It deepens and widens the abilities and the knowledge in the field of physics that have been acquired during the Bachelor's Programme Physics, and mainly deepens the ability for independent scientific working. Within the context of research-oriented teaching, in-depth study in six different areas is offered:
- Quantum Sciences,
- Quantum Engineering,
- Ion- and Applied Physics,
- Many-body Physics,
- Computational Physics as well as
- Astro- and Particle Physics.
More information about the specializations
These specialisations can be deepened by a wide range of elective offers. The study programme is concluded with a master's thesis, a resarch paper in a relevant field of physics mentioned, which is included in one of the approx. 30 working groups.
The career fields of the graduates of the Master's Programme Physics are in particular natural science and technology, both in industry and research. Occupational profiles of graduates of the bachelor's programme can be found in fields of science and technolgy where problem-solving capacities and independent implementation of projects are required. Moreover, these activities are also demanded in other fields (e.g. project management, consulting and banking).
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Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science
Anyone wishing to study physics, mathematics or Computer Science and with an interest in quantum physics, artificial intelligence, data science or robotics will find several suitable degree programmes at the University of Innsbruck.
The University of Innsbruck is a leading international centre for quantum research. Physics is also one of the eight key research areas. In addition, there are the centres of excellence Functional Materials Science, Scientific Computing and the Digital Science Center, which drives forward the digitalisation of research.
Innsbruck is also home to the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
The Extension Programme Scientific Computing teaches methods of scientific computing as used on the LEO5 supercomputer.
