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Master Programme in Physics - General Physics

2 years · 120 credits

What if indulging your curiosity could become more than just a passion – it could be your profession? At the Department of Physics in Lund, you can be curious and creative, while simultaneously pave a strategic path for your career.

For the curious mind

As a physicist in Lund, your explorations may span from unraveling the mysteries of subatomic particles to bridging the realms of living organisms and electronics, from pioneering solutions for a cleaner environment to pioneering cures for cancer.

As a Master’s student, you will become an integral part of our dynamic research community, engaged in experiments at major international research facilities and in state-of-the-art laboratories on site. Our program not only offers hands-on experimental work but also delves into cutting-edge theoretical studies. 

Courses

Your journey begins with taking an assorted array of courses – some broad, some specialized. Culminating in a master’s project, you will immerse yourself in a full year of research within a research group or beyond the university walls, tapping into the diverse range of opportunities within Lund's thriving high-tech industry. 

The general physics programme offers a wide range of courses. Opting for our General Physics track affords you the freedom to tailor your educational experience to your unique interests.

We recommend that you start your first year by selecting mainly among the required, advanced courses. These courses serve as an introduction to higher studies in physics. You will study 30 credits of courses for each semester. All courses are 7.5-credits half-time courses, unless otherwise stated.

Mandatory courses

Apart from the two mandatory courses, it is also mandatory to take at least three of the six alternative-compulsory courses that are marked with # in the list below. Links are directed to the learning platform Canvas.

In addition, it is required to take at least three of the following alternative-compulsory courses, marked with # below:

During the second year, you should do a master's degree project corresponding to 30 credits. In some cases, 60 credits is also possible.

Select courses of your interest

Apart from the compulsory and alternative-compulsory courses, you are free to choose from any courses you are interested in.

Keep in mind that advanced-level courses may have special entry requirements. Read about our courses here. Contact the course coordinator if in doubt. 

Note that you are required to have at least 90 credits of advanced courses and at least 90 credits in physics to get a master's degree in physics.

Please see Degree requirements for general requirements.

Suggested study plan

Below are listed the courses recommended for students of the general physics specialisations. The list excludes the degree project, which always is taken in the end of the programme.

The courses marked with # are alternative-obligatory courses (see above).

The links go to the course's information page on the learning platform Canvas.

Autumn semester

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Spring semester

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Career prospects

Looking ahead, the career landscape for our graduates is rich with possibilities. Lund boasts two international research institutes: MAX IV, a synchrotron radiation laboratory, and ESS, the European Spallation Source, currently under construction. This makes Lund a centre for materials science, among many other things, and will attract new entrepreneurs and research groups. These institutes position Lund as a hub for cutting-edge research, poised to attract new innovators and research groups. 

With these resources at your disposal, you will find a multitude of opportunities across diverse fields:

  • Information and communication technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Space exploration
  • Life sciences
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Energy production
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Electronics
  • Materials science

Embark on your journey with us at Lund's Department of Physics, where curiosity fuels discovery and innovation knows no bounds.

More information about the programme and how to apply

Master Coordinator

General Physics

Malin Sjödahl
Malin [dot] Sjodahl [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Malin[dot]Sjodahl[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)

Last updated: 21 May 2026