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Master programme in Physics – General Physics – Courses

Programme structure

The general physics programme offers a wide range of courses. You will study 30 credits of courses for each semester. All courses are 7.5 credits half-time courses, unless otherwise stated.

Mandatory and recommended courses

Please see Degree requirements for general requirements.

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.

Two courses are compulsory:

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

During the second year, you should do a master's degree project corresponding to 30 credits or 60 credits.

If you have taken a similar course during your bachelor's degree, contact the student administration to discuss any equivalences.

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.

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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2nd period

Spring semester

1st period
2nd period
Last updated: 14 Apr 2026