Physics: Master's Degree Project III

The course Master’s Degree Project III (60 credits) gives you the opportunity to carry out a substantial, independent scientific project in a specific area of physics. Together with your supervisor and examiner, you choose a topic that genuinely interests you and enables in-depth specialisation in your chosen field.

The project may be experimental or theoretical, depending on its nature.
Many students select projects linked to ongoing research in the department, gaining first-hand experience of real scientific challenges. You may also work on problems identified by companies, research institutes or other organisations, either within or outside the university. External projects still include a university supervisor to ensure academic quality.

Throughout the project, you deepen your understanding of advanced physical theories, current research questions and specialised areas in modern physics. You also strengthen your ability to apply physics methods at an advanced level, integrate complex knowledge and analyse demanding problems even with limited information.

The project prepares you for future research or advanced professional work by allowing you to contribute to knowledge development within your chosen area.

Suggested projects are listed on the course website, and you are encouraged to discuss your own ideas with potential supervisors.

During your project work, you will take full responsibility for planning, carrying out and presenting a substantial scientific project. You begin by defining your research question, reviewing relevant literature and designing a realistic and well-structured work plan.

The practical work depends entirely on your chosen topic. In experimental projects you may design setups, collect measurements and analyse data, while theoretical projects may involve advanced modelling, simulations or analytical calculations. In all cases, you will train your ability to critically evaluate results, handle complex situations and draw well-motivated scientific conclusions.

Communication is a central part of the course. You will present your conclusions both orally and in writing, and you will learn to discuss your findings with different audiences, nationally and internationally. You will also consider the scientific, societal and ethical aspects of your work, as well as the broader role of physics in society.

Your 60-credit Master’s project becomes a defining part of your degree – a chance to develop deep expertise, contribute to ongoing research and take the next step towards a future in physics or other advanced scientific fields.

Prerequisites

For admission to the course it is required to have knowledge equivalent to English 6/B, a Bachelor's degree in physics and in addition 45 credits of physics at an advanced level including knowledge equivalent to FYSN21, Quantum physics in research and society, 7.5 credits, FYSN17, Quantum mechanics, 7.5 credits and one of the course packages in accordance with the course requirements for a Master of Science in Physics specified in the current program syllabus. In addition, the student must have sufficient knowledge in the subject area of the degree project, which is approved by the examiner before the project begins.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 185,000
First payment: SEK 46,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

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