Advanced Studies in Engineering Physics, At least 80 cr

The extended studies in Advanced Engineering Physics (50 cr) consist of common compulsory studies (10 cr), compulsory studies in two focus areas (20-30 cr) and complementary studies (10-20 cr).  Each student chooses two of the following focus areas: 

Aerosol Physics 10 cr,
Computational Physics 15 op,
Photonics 10 op,
Medical Physics 15 op.

Depending on the focus area certain additional studies are recommended. The students should discuss about these studies with the professor responsible of the focus area.

The general objective of advanced studies in physics is to understand the structure and properties of matter and to acquire professional skills to apply physical methods and tools is different contexts. The studies give a solid experimental readiness to carry out laboratory experiments, as well as theoretical abilities to understand and apply mathematical and physical data and results.

The advanced studies in physics are divided into experimental laboratory courses and advanced theoretical courses. In the laboratory work the student further develops his/her group working skills, critical analysis of complicated experimental results, and the writing of professional reports. Combined with the theoretical studies, the abilities of the student are extended from the understanding and analysis of physical problems towards their independent solving.

After the M.Sc. thesis work in physics the student is ready to take the responsibility of different research projects of various levels, as well as of their scheduling and successful completion. The student is capable to write a research plan for his/her project including the planning of the experimental or theoretical/numerical work. The student can independently and critically analyze scientific data and to write a report of scientific rigour.

As physics is a fundamental natural science it can be applied in an extensive fashion from technology industries to environmental science and from waste disposal to nanostructures, for example. The advanced studies in physics complete the Bachelor's level physics curriculum in a way that the qualitative and quantitative criteria for an international Master's Degree in technical physics are fulfilled. This degree responds to the needs of the society in several fields of technologies, as well as in different areas of research in academic institutions. A Master's Degree completed at least at a very good level also gives the necessary and sufficient preparation for doctoral studies in physics at any university worldwide.