The SaarLorLux Master's degree programme in physics, which is jointly organised and run by Saarland University, the University of Lorraine, and the University of Luxembourg, is the programme of choice for physics students looking to prepare for an international career. Students can choose two out of the three tree universities. This Master's programme which combines high-quality academic training in physics with a strong international focus enjoys an excellent reputation. Students in the programme are given the opportunity to actively engage with questions of current research interest. Students in the MSc programme work together on current research projects and are encouraged to publish the results of their research work. They are able to acquire an excellent command of French and important intercultural skills almost without effort and without needing to extend their period of study.
The content of the programme is based on the physics curricula offered by the three universities and covers such fields as: the physics of matter, quantum physics, thermodynamics, plasma physics, nuclear physics, and micro- and nanosystems.
Further information is available at: http://ci.physik.uni-saarland.de/index_de.php
The content of the programme is based on the physics curricula offered by the three universities and covers such fields as: the physics of matter, quantum physics, thermodynamics, plasma physics, nuclear physics, and micro- and nanosystems.
Further information is available at: http://ci.physik.uni-saarland.de/index_de.php
Educational organisation
Students in the SaarLorLux MSc programme (SLLS-M) can structure the course to suit their personal needs. Students can choose to start studying in Nancy, Saarbrücken, or Luxemburg. The content of the programme is based on the physics curricula offered by the three universities.Studying at Nancy:
Students choosing this option spend the first year at Nancy studying Physique: Physiques et Matériaux (physics: the physics of matter - P&M) and the research topic Physique et Chimie de la Matière Condensée (the physics and chemistry of condensed matter - PCMC). In the second year, they carry out a project on which their final-year MSc thesis is based. The second year begins with an introductory lab project, which is followed by an introduction to scientific methodology and research skills and then the Master's thesis itself.
Studying at Saarbrücken:
Students taking this option spend the first year at Saarland University where they take the same modules as the students on the local MSc programme. The second year can be spent at the Université de Luxembourg or the Université de Lorraine. At Nancy students can choose between the following courses: Physique et Chimie de la Matière Condensée (the physics and chemistry of condensed matter - PCMC); Plasmas (plasma physics), Optique (optics); Opto-Electronique et Micro-Nanosystème (optoelectronics and micro- and nanosystems - POEM); and Science de la Fusion (nuclear physics). Students can also elect to follow the traditional study programme or to place more emphasis on the Master's thesis project, which involves extending their period of study in Nancy.
Studying at Luxembourg:
Students choosing this option spend the first year at Luxembourg studying Physique: Condensed Matter Physics. For more about the programme, see: http://wwwde.uni.lu/formations/fstc/master_in_condensed_matter_physics_academique.
For further information, please visit: http://ci.physik.uni-saarland.de/index.php?id=103&L=1.
Study abroad unit(s)
Students on the programme spend the first year studying in Nancy or Saarbrücken, relocating to the other partner university for their second year of study. Students also have the choice to study at the Université du Luxembourg.Forms of assessment
Exams, credit points, project work, thesisCourse objectives
The course aims:- to provide students with an advanced understanding of physics in their chosen fields of specialisation
- to give students deeper insight into important issues in contemporary research
- to prepare students for doctoral research work
- to provide students with the skills needed to work internationally in an academic or industrial environment
Language requirements
Applicants must have German, English and French skills. However, no formal demands are made and to some extent language skills can be acquired during the first year of the course.Academic requirements
In addition to a German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or an equivalent higher education entrance qualification from the student's home country, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (BSc) or equivalent in physics or another relevant discipline. Ideally, applicants will have completed the SaarLorLux Bachelor's programme in physics, but this is not a mandatory requirement.
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- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
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