Physics

Consecutive Master's Programme (M.Sc.)

At a glance

Study Programme

Target degree:	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Standard lenghts of programme:	4 Semester
Teaching language:	German
Start of study:	for the summer and winter semester

Admission/Application

Restricted Admission:	non, demonstration of proficiency in the relevant field required
Aptitude Assessment:	see website Student Affairs

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Programme Content

Physics can be studied in Würzburg as a consecutive Bachelor's and Master's degree programme. With a focus on basic research, students receive a broad-based scientific education that includes experimental physics, practical courses, theoretical physics, mathematics and an individual specialisation.

The Master of Science programme prepares students for scientific activities in the field of physics and for a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.).

Learning Objectives

The aim of the programme is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the mathematical and theoretical foundations of physics and interdisciplinary contexts as well as sound knowledge of the theoretical and experimental methods for gaining new insights, including the necessary ability to abstract, analytical thinking, a high level of problem-solving skills and the ability to structure complex contexts, so that they can work successfully as a responsible physicist in interdisciplinary and international teams of (natural) scientists and/or engineers in research, industry and business.

Study Structure and Organisation

Module Groups	Abbreviation	ECTS Points
Electives Field		60

Subfield Physics		mind. 55
Advanced Laboratory Course		mind. 9
Advanced Laboratory Course Master Part 1	11-P-FM1	3
Advanced Laboratory Course Master Part 2	11-P-FM2	3
Advanced Laboratory Course Master Part 3	11-P-FM3	3
Advanced Laboratory Course Master Part 4	11-P-FM4	3
Advanced Seminar		mind. 5
Advanced Seminar Physics A	11-OSP-A	5
Advanced Seminar Physics B	11-OSP-B	5
Experimental Physics		mind. 10
Image and Signal Processing in Physics	11-BSV	6
Organic Semiconductors	11-OHL	6
Physics of Advanced Materials	11-PMM	6
Spintronics	11-SPI	6
Biophysical Measurement Technology in Medical Science	11-BMT	6
Solid State Physics 2	11-FK2	8
Solid State Spectrocopy	11-FKS	6
Magnetism	11-MAG	6
Optical Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures	11-HNS	6
Semiconductor Physics	11-HPH	6
Quantum Transport	11-QTR	6
Nano-Optics	11-NOP	6
Phenomenology and Theory of Superconductivity	11-PTS	6
Methods of Observational Astronomy	11-ASM	6
Experimental Particle Physics	1-TPE	6
Introduction to Space Physics	11-ASP	6
Multi-wavelength Astronomy	11-MAS	6
Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging	11-MRI	6
For further modules, please refer to the relevant degree Subject Description (SFB)
Theoretical Physics		mind. 10
Quantum Mechanics II	11-QM2	8
Theoretical Quantum Optics	11-TQO	8
Theory of Relativity	11-RTT	6
Renormalization Group Methods in Field Theory	11-RMFT	8
Physics of Complex Systems	11-PKS	6
Advanced Theory of Quantum Computing and Quantum Information	11-QIC	6
Theoretical Solid State Physics	11-TFK	8
Theoretical Solid State Physics 2	11-TFK2	8
Topological Effects in Solid State Physics	11-TEFK	8
Field Theory in Solid State Physics	11-FFK	8
Computational Materials Science (DFT)	11-CMS	8
Conformal Field Theory	11-KFT	6
Group Theory	11-GRTM	6
Particle Physics (Standard Model)	11-TPSM	8
Renormalization Group and Critical Phenomena	11-CRP	6
Bosonisation and Interactions in One Dimension	11-BWW	6
Introduction to Gauge/Gravity Duality	11-GGD	8
Cosmology	11-AKM	6
Theoretical Astrophysics	11-AST	6
Introduction to Plasma Physics	11-EPP	6
High Energy Astrophysics	11-APL	6
Computational Astrophysics	11-NMA	6
Quantum Field Theory I	11-QFT1	8
Quantum Field Theory II	11-QFT2	8
Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics	11-TEP	8
Models Beyond the Standard Model of Elementary Particle Physics	11-BSM	6
String Theory 1	11-STRG1	8
String Theory 2	11-STRG2	6
For further modules, please refer to the relevant degree Subject Description (SFB)

Subfield Non-physics minor subject		max. 5
Advanced Analysis	10-M-VAN	7
Differential Geometry	10-M=ADGM	10
Lie Theory	10-M=ALTH	10
Topology	10-M=ATOP	10
Geometrical Mechanics	10-M=VGEM	10
Pseudo Riemannian and Riemannian Geometry	10-M=VPRG	10
Databases	10-I=DB	5
Analysis and Design of Programs	10-I=PA	5
Computer Architecture	10-I-RAK	5
Advanced Programming	10-I-APR	5
Sensor and Actor Materials – Functional Ceramics and Magnetic Particles	08-FU-SAM	5
Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion	08-FU-EEW	5
For further modules, please refer to the relevant degree Subject Description (SFB)

Modules	Abbreviation	ECTS Points
Professional Specialization Physics	11-FS-P	15
Scientific Methods and Project Management Physics	11-MP-P	15
Master Thesis Physics	11-MA-P	30

The final section consists of the modules "Professional Specialisation in Physics" and "Scientific Methods and Project Management Physics" as well as the Master's thesis. The final year lasts one year and is usually completed in the 3rd and 4th semesters. The Master's thesis must be completed in 6 months. The modules "Professional Specialization" and "Scientific Methods and Project Management" are aligned with the Master's thesis in terms of content and should be successfully completed before the start of the Master's thesis.