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Physics: Atomic and Molecular Physics

Course · 7.5 credits

Description

This course will give you fundamental knowledge of the structure of atoms and molecules and their interactions with electromagnetic radiation. The course illustrates the role of quantum mechanics as the fundamental theory for the description of the microscopic world. In the experimental part you will work with ​modern spectroscopic techniques. We also want to show atomic physics as well as related areas such as laser physics, synchrotron radiation physics, molecular physics, and surface physics as a very large, active and wide research area in Lund.

The course will also train your problem-solving skill and your ability to write scientific reports.

Closed for applications

Application opportunities

Contact

Study advisor

Johanna Nilsson Onsberg

Email: studievagledning [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se

Requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires general entry requirements, 7.5 credits in physics including knowledge corresponding to:

  • FYSB22 Basic Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits (at least followed)

and 45 credits in mathematics (maximum one of the courses incomplete, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to:

  • MATA21 Analysis in One Variable, 15 credits,
  • MATA22 Linear Algebra 1, 7.5 credits,
  • NUMA01 Computational Programming with Python, 7.5 credits, 
  • MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits and
  • MATB22 Linear Algebra 2, 7.5 credits.

as well as either 37.5 credits in physics (maximum one of the courses apart from FYSB21 incomplete, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to:

  • FYSA12 Introduction to University Physics, with Mechanics and Electricity, 15 credits
  • FYSA13 Introduction to University Physics, with Optics, Waves and Quantum Physics, 7.5 credits
  • FYSA14 Introduction to University Physics, with Thermodynamics, Climate and Experimental Methodology, 7.5 credits and
  • FYSB21 Mathematical Methods for Vibrations, Waves and Diffusion, 7.5 credits (at least followed)

or an additional 37.5 credits in mathematics (and if all 45 credits of mathematics above are completed, a maximum of one of these courses can be unfinished, but at least followed), including knowledge corresponding to: 

  • MATB23 Analysis in Several Variables 2, 7.5 credits and
  • MATB24 Linear Analysis, 7.5 credits.

Students who have obtained the corresponding knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 20 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 10 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 70 %.

English language requirements

Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.

How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements

Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:

Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se

Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se

Apply

Start Spring Semester 2025

Day-time Lund, part time 50%

In English

Study period

20 January 2025 - 21 March 2025

Application

You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply

How to apply

Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.

When to apply for studies

Step 1: Apply online

  • Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
  • Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
    Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website
  • Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.

Step 2: Submit documents

  • Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
    Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
    Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
     
  • Get all your documents ready:
    - official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
    - official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
    - passport/ID (all applicants) and
    - proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
     
  • Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
  • Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
  • Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.

* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below. 
Svensk student? 
Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se

Tuition fees

Non-EU/EEA citizens

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 21 250

First payment: SEK 21 250

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Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Application fee

If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.


*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.

Scholarships & funding

Lund University Global Scholarship programme

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.

Lund University Global Scholarship

Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.

ARUA Scholarship

Swedish Institute Scholarships

The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.

Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website

Country-specific scholarships and funding options

Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.

Country-specific scholarships

External scholarships

Information about scholarships from external organisations