DURATION OF STUDIES
2 years (4 semesters)
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION
ADMISSION CONDITIONS
A Bachelor in Physics, or an equivalent degree.
THE MASTER IN PHYSICS
provides students with advanced training in this field. They can specialise in subjects such as particle physics, quantum physics, theoretical physics, applied physics, and cosmology and particle astrophysics. They also get the chance to work with prestigious institutions, such as CERN, through the programme and its work placements. Students will acquire both a solid foundation in modern physics and expertise in their field of specialisation. Graduates commonly find employment in areas such as research, teaching and industry, and the modelling skills they develop are highly sought after in sectors such as economics and finance.
AVAILABLE ORIENTATIONS:
- Applied physics
- Quantum matter physics
- Particle and nuclear physics
- Theoretical physics
- Cosmology and particles astrophysics
STUDY PROGRAMME
4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits
Specialisation courses and electives, seminars, course work (60 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
LEVEL OF FRENCH REQUIRED BY UNIGE
No French proficiency test required for non-Francophones.
MOBILITY
Students may earn up to 30 credits while on exchange. They may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.
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PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS
The Master in Physics leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, including:
- Research
- Industry
- Medical applications
- Climatology, energy, environmental applications
- Teaching
- Finance, management, etc.
UNIVERSITY TAXES
500 CHF / semester (~530 €, ~580 $US)
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REGISTRATION
Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2024
(30 April 2024 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)
EXCELLENCE MASTER FELLOWSHIPS
The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Candidate selection is based on excellence.
Deadline for applications : February 28, 2024
CONTACTS
- Physics Section
Patrycja Paruch
T. +41 (0)22 379 35 46
- Student Affairs
T. +41 (0)22 379 66 61/62/63
- Academic Advisor
Xavier Chillier
T. +41 (0)22 379 67 15
- Faculty of Science
Sciences II
30 quai Ernest-Ansermet
1211 Genève 4
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