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The Master of Science in Physics provides advanced training in physics. It includes specialisations in areas such as particle physics, condensed matter physics, theoretical physics, applied physics, astronomy and astrophysics. The programme and work placements give students the opportunity to work with prestigious institutions, including CERN, ESA, NASA and the Swiss research facility MaNEP, which studies future electronic materials. Through the programme, students acquire both a solid foundation in modern physics and expertise in their field of specialisation. The programme leads to careers in areas such as research, teaching and industry, and develops modelling skills that are very valued, including in the economics and finance sectors.

Available orientations:

* Astronomy and astrophysics
* Applied physics
* Condensed matter physics
* Particle and nuclear physics
* Theoretical physics

Academic calendar

Programme outline

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Master of Science in Physics

Specialisation courses and electives, seminars, course work, 60 credits

Dissertation, 30 credits

Mobility

Students may earn up to 30 credits while on exchange. They may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master´s degree.

Career opportunities

The Master of Science in Physics leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, including:

* Research
* Teaching
* Industry
* Management
* Finance
* Medical applications
* Meteorology
* Climatology, energy and environmental applications.

Contacts

Faculty of Science: Sciences II, 30 quai Ernest-Ansermet, 1211 Geneve 4

Student affairs:

T. +41 (0)22 379 66 61/62/63

secretariat-etudiants-sciences@unige.ch

Academic advisor:

Mr Xavier Chillier

T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15

conseiller-etudes-sciences@unige.ch

Physics section:

Mr Eugene Sukhorukov

T. +41 (0)22 379 63 74

Master of Science in Physics

* Specialisation courses and electives, seminars, course work, 60 credits

* Dissertation, 30 credits

Level of French required No French proficiency test required for non-Francophones Admission criteria A Bachelor of Science in Physics, or an equivalent degree. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 577 TOEFL iBT® test: 90