Program Structure
To complete the Master's program, a student must earn 120 credit points (CPs). It is recommended to take approximately 30 CPs per semester.
During the first year, students deepen their understanding of modern physics.
Compulsory - 15 CP
- Advanced Laboratory Course for Master Students
- Seminar "Selected Topics in Physics"
Compulsory-elective - 20 CP
Students must complete two modules, with at least one in theoretical physics.
Modules to choose in theoretical physics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- Quantum Field Theory and Many-Body Physics
Modules to choose in experimental physics
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Advanced Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Advanced Biophysics
Elective - 25 CP
Students select modules based on their personal interests. Modules from non-physics subjects, such as German language or Computational Methods, can also be taken. These foster interdisciplinary competence and additional vocational qualifications.
In the second year of the Master program, students must join a research group and conduct an independent research project within that group.
Compulsory
During the research phase, students are automatically enrolled in the following modules:
- Modul Scientific Specialization - 15 CP
- Modul Methodology and Project Planning - 15 CP
- Master’s thesis with its accompanying seminar - 30 CP
The Master’s course would typically follow the following schedule. Students are free to design their schedule individually.
Typical Schedule
For more details on the structure of the Master's program please see Study Regulations.
As a master's student of physics, you can gain a master's double degree from the Freie Universität Berlin and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.