Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology

The master's degree Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology of the University of Barcelona is intended for holders of bachelor's degrees and equivalent undergraduate degrees (particularly in physics), engineers and technical engineers who wish to pursue a specialization in one of the following branches of knowledge: astrophysics and space sciences; atomic, nuclear and particle physics; or gravitation and cosmology. The duration and specific content will depend on each applicant's previous studies.
The master's degree seeks to provide students with the training needed to conduct research in one of the fields listed above or in a related field, thanks to the interdisciplinary subjects also included in the program.
The course focuses on preparing students to begin a doctoral thesis upon completion of their degree, enabling them to pursue an academic career. However, it also provides highly valuable training for a career in the public or private sector, opening up a wide range of employment options.

• Advanced Cosmology
• Mathematical and Statistical Techniques
• Stellar Structure and Formation
• Galactic Astronomy
• Quantum Field Theory
• Elementary Particles
• Experimental Techniques in Particle Physics and Astrophysics
• Tutorial I
• Tutorial II
• Extragalactic Astrophysics and Galaxy Formation
• High Energy Astrophysics
• Space-based Astronomy
• Advanced General Relativity
• Gauge Theories of the Standard Model
• Frontiers of Theoretical Physics
• Master Thesis (campus)

Formative Complements

• Mathematical Methods for Physicists I (6)
• Mechanics (9)
• Astronomy (6)
• Mathematical Methods in Physics II (6)
• Electromagnetism (9)
• Quantum Physics (6)
• Computational Physics (6)
• Theoretical Mechanics (6)
• Electrodynamics (6)
• Astrophysics and Cosmology (6)
• Quantum Mechanics (6)
• Observational Astrophysics (3)
• General Relativity (6)
• Atomic Physics and Radiation (6)
• Nuclear and Particle Physics (6)
• Classical and Quantum Information Theory (3)
• Astrophysical Processes and Plasmas (6)
• High Energy Physics and Accelerators (6) [in English]
• Advanced Mathematical Methods (6)

Requirements

• An official Spanish degree.
• A degree issued by a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area framework that authorizes the holder to access university master's degree courses in the country of issue.
• A qualification from outside the framework of the European Higher Education Area. In this case, the qualification should be recognized as equivalent to an official Spanish degree. If it is not recognized, the University of Barcelona shall verify that it corresponds to a level of education that is equivalent to official Spanish degrees and that it authorizes the holder to access university master's degree courses in the country of issue. Admission shall not, in any case, imply that prior qualifications have been recognized as equivalent to a Spanish master's degree and does not confer recognition for any purposes other than that of admission to the master's degree course.
• EHEA bachelor's degree or llicenciatura degree in physics, or an equivalent undergraduate degree issued outside Spain.
• Academic record for previous studies
• Statement of interest 
• Curriculum vitae
• Students who are interested in taking the specialization in international economic law must have at least a B2 level of English, as this specialization is taught entirely in English.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• General grant
• Mobility grant – Erasmus
• UB collaboration grant
• Departmental collaboration grant (MECD)
• MAEC-AECID grants
• Financial aid for participation in international mobility programs
• UB grants for exchanges with foreign universities
• UB grants for Els Juliols summer courses
• Drac Program grants
• Ajuts de matrícula per als estudiants amb circumstàncies personals sobrevingudes