Physics Fast Track

Course content

The research-oriented, consecutive one year program the Degree Master of Science, Physics (Fast Track) is aimed at students who have successfully completed a four year programme in physics (at least 240 ECTS points). In the course of their study, students should learn methods of systematic and critical scientific inquiry within their chosen field of physics, but also in neighbouring fields, depending on their specific choices. The final Master examination serves to determine whether the student has understood relationships between various areas of the field, and possess the capability to apply scientific methods and knowledge, and whether they have obtained sufficient scientific knowledge to be able to be admitted to either a doctoral programme or professional practice.

Structure of the degree

The Master of Science Physics (Fast Track) is conceived as a pure research phase, following a four-year basic study of physics (comprising at least 240 ECTS points). It serves to enable the master student to perform independent scientific research and to develop new scientific concepts. The research phase consists of two compulsory modules “Specialization phase” and “Methods and project planning” lasting three months each (15 ECTS credit points each) and the six months Master’s thesis (30 ECTS credit points).

The modules “Specialization phase” and “Methods and project planning” serve as an introduction to the theme of the master project. This introductory period can include participation in additional advanced lectures, independent study or direct participation within the projects of the relevant research group. The distribution of tasks is individual and is specified in advance in conjunction with the supervising lecturer/ professor. The module “Methods and project planning” in particular should also provide the necessary understanding for the planning required in the proposed research field. The module “Master Thesis” then comprises the actual research phase including the preparation of the Master’s thesis.

Research focus

The fields in which a master student can choose to do research are:

• Atomic, molecular and optical physics
• Astrophysics
• Biophysics
• Computer physics
• Condensed matter physics
• Cosmology
• Environmental physics
• Medical physics
• Nuclear physics
• Particle physics
• Physical chemistry

Formal Requirements

Admission

The admission to this degree is restricted by Heidelberg University. The associated regulations can be found here.

German candidates:

German candidates must register in the online portal. A prerequisite for enrollment is that that the student obtain a certificate of admission from the Chairman of the Admissions Committee, confirming that the admission requirements set down in the rules and regulations for admissions are met. Please inform yourself through the Department of Physics and Astronomy about the further procedure.

International candidates:

The deadline for application to the Master of Physics programme is the 15^th July of each year for admission to the winter semester, and the 15^th January of each year for admission to the summer semester. The application for the Master of Physics must be made online.

Weitere Informationen

Current information on the application procedure

Internet pages of the Department of Physics and Astronomy

 

Module Manual

The current version of the module manual can be found here

Study and examination rules

Study and examination rules and regulations (from 08.02.2017):

Examination commitee

Questions regarding the acknowledgment of courses, the level of acknowledgment and questions regarding the examination are dealt with by the examination committee or examinations office. More information can be obtained from the counselling officers.

Counsellors

• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Uwer
  Physikalisches Institut, Im Neuenheimer Feld 226, 69120 Heidelberg,
  Tel. 06221/54-19402 ; Consultations by appointment only (Physics).
  Sekretariat, Tel. 06221/54-19400, uwer@physi.uni-heidelberg.de
• Apl. Prof. Dr. Andreas Just
  Astronomisches Rechen-Institut, Mönchhofstr. 12-14, 69120 Heidelberg,
  Tel. 06221/54-1829; office hours Mo 13-14 Uhr, Room 20; (Astronomy).
  just@ari.uni-heidelberg.de
   
• Dr. Alexander Ostrowski
  Klaus-Tschira-Gebäude, Im Neuenheimer Feld 226, 69120 Heidelberg, Zi. 2.101,
  Tel. 06221/54-19642; office hours Mo - Fr 14-15:30Uhr and by appointment (Study and examination questions, application questions).
  Ostrowski@uni-heidelberg.de

Fees

Fees are payable to Heidelberg University in advance at the beginning of each semester.  

Contact

Dekanat der Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie

Im Neuenheimer Feld 226, 2nd floor, north
D-69120 Heidelberg

Secretariat:

Tel.: +49 (0)6221-54-19646

Examination secretariat:

Tel: +49 (0)6221-54-4124
E-Mail: p_a_secr@physik.uni-heidelberg.de

Admission:

zulassung@physik.uni-heidelberg.de

 

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