This specialisation lets you learn about, among other things, algorithm development, data analysis and machine learning.
This programme is easily combined with a major in, for example, Education.
You can combine courses from all specialistic tracks.
General Physics and Astronomy will suit you, if you...
- Want to solve fundamental, curiosity-driven scientific questions, which bear clear relevance to societal problems and technological/industrial challenges.
- Are curious about neutrinos, the physics of low temperatures or DNA repair, physical constants, and much, much more.
- Want to work side by side with leading researchers.
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
General Physics and Astronomy 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 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.
