Theoretical Physics: Theoretical Particle Physics

This course provides you with a basic understanding of the Standard Model of particle physics and its extensions. You will study the building blocks of the Standard Model, including quarks, leptons, and gauge bosons, as well as the fundamental principles of strong and electroweak interactions. The course also covers CP violation, neutrino oscillations, and how these phenomena can be observed experimentally. Furthermore, you will receive an introduction to supersymmetry and grand unified theories.

The course can be included in a program in physics or astrophysics or studied as a stand-alone course.

The studies consist of lectures and calculation exercises. You will work on written assignments during the course, which will help you to continuously apply and deepen your knowledge.

Normally, a week is scheduled with two lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays, and one exercise session on Fridays. The schedule is adapted to other course schedules within the same field.

The course is examined through six sets of exercises, a written exam and two oral exams. The written exam is generally held in the beginning of January and is followed by two oral exams, one for the theory part and one for the phenomenology part. 

The course is designed to provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are valuable for further studies and research in particle physics.

Entry requirements

90 credits in Physics and 45 credits in Mathematics or a Bachelor of Science in Physics, in both cases including knowledge corresponding to FYTB14 Classical mechanics and special relativity, 7.5 credits. English 6/English course B. Knowledge corresponding to FYSC14 Particle Physics, Cosmology and Accelerators, 7.5 credits is recommended.

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

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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.