Overview
The program in Physics from University of Zurich prepares physicists not only for scientific research. On completion of their degree they are also very much in demand in business, banks and insurance companies, as research managers or patent lawyers, in telecommunications and optical firms, etc., as system analysts and all-rounders.
Educational goals
- Independent handling of a research problem – either experimentally in the lab, using modern measurement techniques, or through constructing a theoretical model of the process and using it to solve the problem.
- Deepening their knowledge of physical concepts in accordance with their field of specialization.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Classical Mechanics
- Electrodynamics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Physics
- Computational Physics / Numerical Methods
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
- Particle & Nuclear Physics
- Biophysics
- Astrophysics / Cosmology
- Quantum Information Science
- Advanced Lab / Experimental Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Students from ETH Zurich can apply until Friday before begin of the lecture period.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
Disciplines
Physics View 12 other Masters in Physics in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich, whereby the Faculty determines which types of the Bachelor's degree are required for admission to the respective Master's degree courses.
- Corresponding degrees of Swiss and foreign universities which are generally recognized by the Faculty, or recognized by subject. In terms of paragraph 1, such degrees are reviewed according to the stipulations of § 3 of the Bologna guideline of the Swiss University Conference.
- Further possibilities for admission to a Master’s degree course: the Faculty assesses all other qualifications, in particular those from universities of applied sciences, according to its own criteria, whereby.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1440 CHF / year≈ 1440 CHF / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1440 CHF / year≈ 1440 CHF / year
Additional Details
- Surcharge for foreign students at Master: 100 CHF
Living costs
Zürich
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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