Overview
With a Physics at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), you are attractive in the labour market, both in the public and private sectors, in areas connected to research, consultancy, engineering, and education.
In physics, we try to reveal the secrets of nature, from the microcosm of elementary particles to the macrocosm of astrophysics.
Between these two extremes, there is a wealth of subjects, ranging from biophysics at a cellular level and medical research to the development of new understanding in fields such as nanotechnology and climate. At present, these and many other areas are advancing in fascinating ways that you get to delve into when you study physics with us.
Job opportunities
With a Master’s in Physics, you are attractive in the labour market, both in the public and private sectors, in areas connected to research, consultancy, engineering, and education. When you study physics, you develop working methods that are useful in a broad range of jobs.
Employers value physicists due to their comprehensiveness and ability to approach various problems systematically by the use of theoretical, numerical and experimental methods.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantum Mechanics
- Astrophysics
- Physics, Special Syllabus
- Measurement Techniques
- Statistical Physics
- Gravitation and Cosmology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Trondheim, Norway
Disciplines
Physics View 8 other Masters in Physics in NorwayWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- It is crucial to ensure you meet all the requirements for an MSc Physics before seeking admission at NTNU.
- For admission to the programme, you are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in physics, equivalent to 180 ECTS credits. Alternatively, consideration will be given if you have a Bachelor’s degree not in physics, but with a sufficient formal background in calculus-based physics (a minimum of 80 ECTS credits) and mathematics (a minimum of 30 ECTS credits).
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents198800 NOK / year≈ 198800 NOK / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Trondheim
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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