Physics: Science for Energy and Sustainability

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.06 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 13 k / Year(s)  
66 place StudyQA ranking:5929 Duration:

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This interdisciplinary master track aims to train MSc students who are aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges for our future with regard to energy, climate and sustainability.

Scientific research and education in the field of Energy and Sustainability are of the utmost importance to ensure a future sustainable society. This interdisciplinary master track, covering topics from both Physics and Chemistry, aspires to train MSc students who are aware of the scientific, technological and societal challenges for our future. Students become trained researcher who will help develop sustainable solutions to the current pressing global situation with regard to energy, climate and sustainability. As a student you will learn how to advance renewable energy resources, promote the sustainable development and use resources more efficiently. Besides the scientific involvement in the development of new technological solutions to global energy and sustainability problems, you will be trained in analysing the societal context of global developments in this field.

Programme internationalization:

    This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

    Applicants should hold an academic Bachelor's degree in Physics or Chemistry, or in another science discipline directly related to energy and sustainability with at least 90 EC of physics-/chemistry-related BSc courses.Upon entry, you choose whether to pursue a Physics-oriented or Chemistry-oriented version of the track.All applicants must attend an intake interview with the programme manager. Additional requirements for international students International applicants must also fulfill other general requirements set by the UvA Faculty of Science regarding academic background, academic average and proficiency in English. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 570 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

    Accreditation

    Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands

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