Programme structure
The master's programme in nuclear science is a two-year full-time study consisting of 120 ECTS credits.
The programme has the following structure:
- Theoretical curriculum, 60 ECTS credits
- Master's thesis, 60 ECTS credits
Course of study
Two possible courses of study are shown in the tables below.
Example 1
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | |||
| 2. semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's course |
| 1. semester |
Master's course, HSE-courses |
Master's course | Master's course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | |
Example 2
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | Master's course | Master's thesis | |
| 2. semester | Master's course | Master's course | Master's thesis |
| 1. semester |
Master's course, HSE-courses |
Master's course | Master's course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | |
The master's programme is regulated by the rules of The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
It is possible to carry out the programme part-time. In such a case it must be discussed with an advisor at the Department of Physics.
Theoretical curriculum
The following guidelines regard the composition of the theoretical curriculum with a total of 60 ECTS credits:
- Aat least 40 ECTS credit courses on the 4000/5000-level. 20 of these 40 ECTS credits need to be within the fields of nuclear science.
- Up to 20 ECTS credits of advanced bachelor's courses from other fields may be included.
- Up to 10 ECTS credits may be special curriculum, or other professional training with the approval of the programme commitee.
The theoretical curriculum depends on which direction you go and the topic of the master's thesis. The structure also depends on whether you choose a master's thesis with an experimental, theoretical or calculation-oriented focus, and your professional interests.
Mandatory courses
Students who have completed similar courses before admission, can replace these with optional courses.
HMS-courses
There are mandatory courses in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in the beginning of the first semester:
- HMS0501 – Safety and Physical Environment
- HMS0502 – Positive Learning Environment
- HMS0505 – Electrical Safety
HMS-courses do not give credits. If you have previously passed equivalent courses at the University of Oslo, you will not need to re-apply for these.
Recommended courses
- FYS4150 – Computational Physics
- FYS4515A – Nuclear Reactions
- FYS4515B – Statistical Properties of Atomic Nuclei
- FYS4525 – Advanced Nuclear Reactions and Applications in Astrophysics
- FYS4545 – Resonances in Atomic Nuclei
- FYS4570 – Advanced Nuclear Structure
- FYS4711 – Radiation and Dosimetry
- FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning
- KJM351 from NMBU
The study program has a great academic breadth, and you can tailor a course of study that fits your interests and theme for your master's thesis.
Students must complete their theoretical curriculum and all mandatory HMS courses before their oral presentation and examination of the master's thesis.
Special curriculum
A special curriculum is a series of lectures, books, overview articles etc. which has a natural connection with the master's thesis. It should not include literature you should have read anyway in order to get familiarized with the problem area of the research task.
You clarify the final structure of the master's study, including subjects and any special syllabus, in collaboration with your supervisor(s). You should have a counseling session with the contact person for your field of study as early as possible in the course of study.
Possible course of study for those who must complete all mandatory courses
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | Optional course | Master's thesis | |
| 2. semester | FYS4535 – Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics | Optional course | Master's thesis |
| 1. semester |
FYS-KJM4506 – Nuclear methods and instrumentation, HMS-courses |
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