Master of Science in Experimental Physics
Utrecht University
Key Information
Campus location
Utrecht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,209 / per year *
Application deadline
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* EU/EEA, Surinam or Swiss students; €20,750: International students
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Introduction
Explore the Interaction of Fundamental and Applied Research
The field of experimental physics offers unique scientific and technological challenges. As a student in the Master’s degree program in Experimental Physics, you will learn about the fundamental scientific theories that describe the world around us. You will receive advanced training in the design and use of advanced instrumentation or computer simulations required to study those theories.
International Research
The MSc program offers courses with a strong link to research carried out by experimental research groups in the Department of Physics at Utrecht University. You will have the opportunity to work in close cooperation with groups specializing in strong nuclear forces, ultra-cold quantum matter, and ultra-fast light-matter interaction.
Research for experimental physics is performed at the Nanophotonics, Soft Condensed Matter & Biophysics, and Subatomic Physics labs in Utrecht and at the famous CERN laboratory in Geneva. You will also have the opportunity to participate in (inter)national research meetings.
Program Outcome
The Master's program in Experimental Physics offers excellent preparation for a career in a research laboratory in the high-tech industry, or as a Ph.D. student at Universities and research institutes around the world.
What You'll Learn
You will gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies in, for example, laser cooling to study Bose-Einstein condensation, novel techniques used to study complex materials down to the (sub)atomic level, and microscopy techniques that allow you to follow biological processes on an nm scale. Hand in hand with these experimental methods, you will also learn to apply advanced data analysis techniques and computer modeling.
Career Opportunities
The MSc in Experimental Physics is a research Master's, and many graduates continue in research inside or outside of academia. However, a Master's degree in Experimental Physics opens up many possibilities in the industry, finance, and consultancy, depending on your particular talents and preferences. A few examples of jobs held by recent graduates from Experimental Physics include:
- Ph.D. candidate
- Research & development in the high-tech industry
- Research-oriented positions in industry
Academic Careers
It is easy for graduates of Utrecht University’s Experimental Physics Master’s program to find their way into Ph.D. programs in Utrecht or elsewhere in the Netherlands. Typically, around 50% of our graduates continue on to a Ph.D. in Utrecht or elsewhere. A Ph.D. position in the Netherlands is generally fully funded for a period of four years.
Professional Careers
The Master's program in Experimental Physics also opens up a broad range of career opportunities outside the world of academia.