Programme structure
The study programme consists of 60 ECTS credits of theoretical curriculum and a master's thesis of 60 ECTS. Please see the programme for general structure and requirements.
Did you start this programme option 2017 or earlier? Please see the previous structure.
This programme option has two specializations
- Nuclear and energy physics
- High energy physics
Mandatory course:
The course consists of one common module, and one of two separate modules, one for high energy physics students and one for nuclear and energy physics students.
Nuclear and energy physics: recommended courses
- FYS4515A – Nuclear Reactions
- FYS4515B – Statistical Properties of Atomic Nuclei
- FYS4525 – Advanced Nuclear Reactions and Applications in Astrophysics
- FYS4570 – Advanced Nuclear Structure (offered every other autumn)
- FYS4580 – Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics (offered every other autumn)
- FYS4535 – Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics
High energy physics: recommended courses
- FYS4555 – Particle Physics
- FYS4170 – Relativistic Quantum Field Theory
- FYS4530 – Subatomic Many-Body Theory II
- FYS4565 – Physics and Applications of Accelerators and Beams
Other relevant courses
Numerical calculations are an important part of our research. The following courses will therefore be useful when working on your master's thesis.
- FYS4150 – Computational Physics
- FYS4411 – Computational Physics II: Quantum Mechanical Systems
- FYS4711 – Radiation and Dosimetry
Other courses might also be relevant for you. Please discuss options with either your supervisor or your contact person.
Study abroad
You can take parts of your master abroad. We recommend studies abroad in your 2nd or 3rd semester. See more information regarding study abroad on the general programme page.