Physics
- Degree programme
- MSc Physics
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- CROHO code
- 60202
The UvA Master's programme Physics focuses on fundamental physics research and its applications. You learn to test, explain and develop theories on physical phenomena, and to analyse and solve problems using scientific methods. The programme combines a broad understanding of physics in general with in-depth knowledge of specific physics areas.
The UvA is internationally renowned for its physics research. UvA professors Robbert Dijkgraaf (Mathematical Physics) and Erik Verlinde (Theoretical Physics), for example, were awarded the Spinoza Prize - often called the Dutch Nobel Prize - in respectively 2005 and 2011 for their work.
Physics tracks
Within the Master's programme Physics, every student can find an area suited to their individual talents and ambitions. There are several specialisations or 'tracks':
Collaboration with VU University Amsterdam
The Master's programme Physics is offered in full collaboration with the VU University Amsterdam. Therefore, as a Physics student you benefit from the expertise, networks and research projects at both universities.