Physics — Energy and Climate

This discipline offers specialization in three different fields of research:

Climate dynamics
Fusion plasma physics
Geothermal energy

It is recommended that students in this discipline choose their specialization as early as possible. Students are encouraged to complete as many of the recommended optional courses on 2000-level as possible already in the Bachelor's degree. Otherwise, these courses must be taken during the Master's degree, leaving less room for other optional courses on 3000-level.

Students following the climate dynamics specialization will acquire knowledge about the Sun's variability and its effect on Earth's climate system, and assess its importance compared to the anthropogenic causes of climate change. The research work in the Master's thesis will emphasize statistical analysis of solar variability, climate data, and dynamic and stochastic modelling of solar and climate processes aimed at testing various hypotheses about the primary drivers of climate variability.

Students following the fusion plasma physics specialization will acquire a high level of knowledge on fluid dynamics, plasma physics, turbulent motions, energy transport, and numerical calculations. Candidates with these skills are highly desired in the scientific research sector and industry nationally and abroad.

Students following the geothermal energy specialization will acquire in deep insight into the nature of this source of energy, and how it can be exploited for the benefit of mankind. In particular, candidates will be trained to understand the mathematical and statistical models of fluid and heat flow in fractured rocks, geophysical methods for geothermal exploration and reservoir characterization, and statistical methods for reservoir uncertainty modeling.

Admission to the Master's programme in Physics requires a Bachelor's degree in Physics, or another degree following a programme of study of not less than three years' duration, or similar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act section 3-4.In addition, specialization in Physics worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS is required. Normally, an average mark of "C" or better is required in the Bachelor's degree or similar basis of admission. For more info please visit: http://en.uit.no/study-catalogue/show-program?p_document_id=276202#opptinfo

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