Degree projects and applied work
The degree project in physics, at bachelor's or master's level, is an individual project that you do in a research group. You will get the opportunity to enter deeply into a subject that you are interested in, and get valuable experience of working with researchers.
The degree project at bachelor’s level is offered as a 15 credits course given two times a year.
At master's level, you do a 30 or 60 credits degree project in a research group. The master's degree project is probably the most important course of your studies, and is often the first step to your future career choice.
At the end of a degree project you write a scientific report. You also give an oral presentation.
New course codes
Starting from spring semester 2024, some course codes have been replaced by new. The new course codes are:
- FYSK04 (previously FYSK03, FYTK03, ASTK03): the physics bachelor degree project
- FYSM34 (previously FYSM33, FYTM05): the physics master degree project, 30 credits
- FYSM64 (previously FYSM63, FYTM06): the physics master degree project, 60 credits
- ASTM32: the astrophysics master degree project, 60 credits
Course website in Canvas
Degree Projects and Applied Work Courses
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
Within the course, a 7-8 weeks internship at a workplace with tasks related to the student's education is planned, implemented and evaluated. The supervisor is appointed at the workplace. The intern keeps a workbook during the internship.
How to apply
During the admission period, you will find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages. Please note that you might need to visit the Swedish website (or www.antagning.se) to see if the course is open for application.
- Applied Work, FYSB06, at lu.se (in Swedish)
- Applied Work, FYSB06, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator Oxana Smirnova answers all questions about applied work and degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
Within the course, a four-week internship at a workplace with tasks related to the student's education is planned, implemented and evaluated. The supervisor is appointed at the workplace. The intern keeps a workbook during the internship.
How to apply
Apply to the course via https://www.antagning.se or https://www.universityadmissions.se.
Course coordinator
Oxana Smirnova
E-mail: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Course is given: every semester, or when relevant.
The course in brief
During the course, a short project in physics is planned, carried out and presented. The work includes literature search, planning of the project, theoretical or experimental work, compilation, evaluation and analysis of obtained results, as well as written and oral presentation. The project can for example constitute a pilot study for a degree project or an expansion of a project in an earlier course.
How to apply
During the admission period, you will find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages. Please note that you might need to visit the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application.
- Advanced Project, FYSP10, at lu.se (in Swedish)
- Advanced Project, FYSP10, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)
Course coordinator
Martin Magnusson
Senoir Lecturer
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
The bachelor's degree project is the final step in your academic education. The project is part of a process. An education in physical science is typically rather broad and you should therefore consider early during your studies what you would like to do in your professional life and eagerly try to develop the necessary background. For a physics student, this typically includes scientific understanding, ability to analyse and interpret results, and your effectiveness in communicating knowledge and results to others.
The bachelor’s degree course has a fixed start date and a number of compulsory elements and deadlines. At the end of the course, there is an oral presentation and you will submit a written report.
Course website in Canvas
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator Oxana Smirnova answers all questions about bachelor’s degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
The student chooses, in consultation with the supervisor and examiner, an independent degree project corresponding to 30 credits. The project can be experimental or theoretical. The project can either be linked to current scientific projects at the department or to problems within the subject area at companies or other departments within or outside the university. If the project is carried out outside the department, there also has to be a supervisor from the department. Proposals on degree projects are, for example, posted on the website of the department.
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator Oxama Smirnova answers all questions about degree projects in physics.
E-mail: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
This diploma work course offers you a unique opportunity to work on a research project for an entire year – the longest possible time period for any degree project at the university.
The student chooses, in consultation with the supervisor and examiner, an independent degree project corresponding to 60 credits. The project can be experimental or theoretical. The project can either be linked to current scientific projects at the department or to problems within the subject area at companies or other departments within or outside the university. If the project is carried out outside the department, there also has to be a supervisor from the department. Proposals on degree projects are, for example, posted on the website of the department.
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator Oxama Smirnova answers all questions about degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Course is given: both semesters, and goes on for three semesters, in parallel with other courses.
The course in brief
The Master project is an original research project on a state-of-the-art topic in Astrophysics. The project is equivalent to a full-year of work (60 credits), spread over 3 semesters (in parallel with courses). Each student receives dedicated supervision from one or two staff members of the Observatory, experts in the field, and are integrated to their research teams. Students are given access to professional resources and tools to conduct their projects, from world-class telescopes, to the fastest supercomputers.
Course coordinator
Jens Hoeijmakers
Associate Senior Lecturer