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Physics: Semiconductor Physics

Course • Master's level • 7.5 credits

The course discusses the physics and properties of semiconductor physics and covers the design and function of some semiconductor components such as diodes, transistors, solar cells and other key components.

Application dates

Start

Autumn 2026

Level

Master's

Language

English

Place of study

Lund

Course code

FYST78

Application dates

Teaching and learning

The course teaching is in the form of lectures, problem solving- and laboratory sessions and a literature project that discusses societal aspects of semiconductor technology.

Graded assessment is based on a written exam, which is preceded by an oral test. In order to pass the course the project and laboratory exercises must also be completed.

Course structure

Requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, or a bachelor's degree in physics or corresponded to - in both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYSB22 Basic quantum mechanics, 7.5 credits and FYSC23 Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits, and English 6/B and general entry requirements.

Selection criteria

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

Tuition fees

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 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125

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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.

Semiconductor Physics is an advanced-level course that deepens your understanding of the physical principles governing the function and design of semiconductor devices. Building on prior studies in solid state physics, the course focuses on the relevant physics of semiconductors that is needed to understand electronic components.

Topics include electronic and optic properties of semiconductors, pn junctions, MOS and MES junctions and components based on these such as diodes, solar cells and transistors for various applications.

The course can be taken as part of a degree programme in physics, or as a stand-alone course. Teaching is conducted in English, and the course is mainly aimed at students with some prior knowledge in solid state physics.

The course teaching is in the form of lectures, problem solving- and laboratory sessions and a literature project that discusses societal aspects of semiconductor technology.

Graded assessment is based on a written exam, which is preceded by an oral test. In order to pass the course the project and laboratory exercises must also be completed.

Course structure

Autumn Semester 2026

Late applications are being accepted.

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Start

31 August 2026

31 Aug 2026

End

1 November 2026

1 Nov 2026

Form

Normal learning

Pace

Part time

Language

English

City

Lund

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Late applications are being accepted

The course has extended their application deadline. All late applications are prioritised by the date that they are received. Only applicants who are qualified with a completed application will be considered.

Are you applying from outside Sweden?

This is a local application round, and due to time constraints, we do not recommend applying in this round if you are from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland. Please note that you need to find and add the course or programme on the Swedish website Antagning.se before you can log in to Universityadmissions.se and apply.
When to apply – dates and deadlines

When and how to apply

There are different application rounds depending on the type of studies you are applying to, and whether you are an EU/EEA citizen or non-EU/EEA citizen. Before applying, make sure to carefully review the entry requirements and read the how to apply guide, including document instructions.

Guide: When and how to apply

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 75 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, or a bachelor's degree in physics or corresponded to - in both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYSB22 Basic quantum mechanics, 7.5 credits and FYSC23 Solid State Physics, 7.5 credits, and English 6/B and general entry requirements.

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 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125

Convert currency – xe.com

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.

Contact us

Course coordinator

Carina Fasth

Email: carina.fasth@fysik.lu.se

Study counsellor

Johanna Nilsson Onsberg

Email: studievagledning@fysik.lu.se