The Master of Physics program

Description of the study programme

• Four semesters (can be started in any semester)
  • First year: deepen the students' knowledge of the subject
  • Second year: research phase that is completed with the writing of a Master's thesis
• A total of 120 credit points according to ECTS must be successfully completed

The study program is divided into modules, which comprise one or more courses. The grades of the module examinations are included in the final grade (weighted according to the credit points of the module). There is no final examination for the entire degree programme. The type of examination (oral, written) is specified in the module descriptions or announced at the beginning of the module.

Course information

The main areas of focus in our research, and thus also the possible areas of specialization for our M.Sc. Physics students, are in the fields of 

• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Condensed matter physics (solids and other things you can touch)
• Elementary particle physics (at accelerators and with particles from the universe)

We have summarized examples of how to structure the elective area for the most common thematic focuses in these study plans.

The module descriptions are accessible via the module handbook.

All courses offered in a semester can be found on the platform lsf (partially in German). Since it will not be replaced until 2029, interational students will find a translated pdf version (status as of 7.4.1026)  here.

More information on studying in Germany and in particular in Dortmund (a webpage written for first year bachelor students).