Physics and Astronomy: Advanced Matter and Energy Physics (track)
The two-year track Advanced Matter and Energy Physics in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is among the best experimental physics programmes in the world. It offers you challenging courses and research opportunities in hot topics in laboratories around the world and prepares you for an exciting career in research.
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Do you want to know what it's like to study the Advanced Matter and Energy Physics track in the Physics and Astronomy programme at the University of Amsterdam? Students Auke and Vasco and and Prof. Mark Golden will tell you in this video what makes the programme unique.
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Discover the Master's programme & tracks
The Master's programme Physics and Astronomy offers specialisations in seven tracks. Advanced Matter and Energy Physics is one of them. The other tracks are:
The study programme
The two-year Master's track Advanced Matter and Energy Physics covers topics in condensed matter physics ranging from soft matter to quantum materials and quantum gases. The programme consists of a mix of theoretical and experimental courses that bring you to the forefront of physics.
Is Advanced Matter and Energy Physics for you?
If you enjoy the challenge of fundamental experimental research and always keep an eye open for possible applications of your results, Advanced Matter and Energy Physics might be the track for you. Furthermore, you:
- have a well-founded knowledge of quantum mechanics, statistical physics and electrodynamics (at bachelor's level) - knowledge of condensed matter physics is an advantage;
- would like to work in a leading research laboratory in the Netherlands or abroad - or work on a project in an industrial research setting;
- enjoy working in a team while being the driving force and hands-on 'principle investigator' of your own experiments;
- like to get to the bottom of things, are not afraid of complexity and have a well-developed understanding of the art of doing (experimental) science;
- can quickly absorb and integrate novel concepts.
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Advanced Matter and Energy Physics is a track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate in Physics and Astronomy to graduates. As a Physics and Astronomy student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
| Degree programme | MSc Physics and Astronomy |
|---|---|
| Type | Regular study programme |
| Mode | Full-time |
| Credits | 120 ECTS, 24 months |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Starts in | September |
| CROHO code | 65016 |