Applied Physics - Mastertrack Biophysics and Soft Matter Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Overview

This Applied Physics - Mastertrack Biophysics and Soft Matter MSc programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a strong foundation in theoretical modeling and quantitative analysis, giving you the tools to understand complex systems across scales. You will explore how cells move, how polymers behave, and how active matter organizes itself. Experimental techniques such as advanced microscopy, rheology, and scattering help you connect theory with real-world behavior.

You become part of the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), a leading interdisciplinary research center that brings together physicists, chemists, and biomedical engineers. 

This creates unique opportunities to apply your skills directly in fields like biomedical technology and sustainable materials. The track prepares you to create and control soft matter for applications in healthcare, nanotechnology, and more. You are part of the Brainport ecosystem, offering excellent career prospects after graduation.

After graduation

• The master’s programme in Applied Physics prepares you for a diverse and flexible career path, offering broad opportunities in the job market. There is a continuous demand from both industry and research institutions for experts who can work at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology. 

• Graduates often find positions in R&D departments of companies such as Philips, ASML, DSM, and Canon or at research institutes like TNO. Alternatively, you might pursue a role that draws on your organizational and leadership skills. 

• Nearly half of our graduates choose to advance their academic careers through a PhD track, actively contributing to groundbreaking innovations and pushing the boundaries of science.