Applied Physics
Žiemos stojimas
2024-02-01
Žiemos stojimas
2023-11-25
In this Master’s programme, we aim to balance ‘hardcore’ and engineering physics.
Applied Physics is all about understanding the fundamental laws of the physical world and finding ways to apply those laws in technical solutions. Applied Physicists use scientific principles to create or improve practical devices and systems and to contribute to many other fields. A great deal of the work done by physicists is not immediately visible. But without recent breakthroughs in physics, the mobile phone and the laptop would have been power-guzzling machines that weigh a ton and lab-on-a-chip technology would still be science fiction.
In this Master’s programme, we aim to balance ‘hardcore’ and engineering physics. Research is spread out over clusters, which together reflect essential real-world needs.
Specialisations
- Physics of Fluids
- Quantum Physics
- Nano Electronic Materials
- Applied Nanophotonics
- Soft Matter
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Energy, Materials & Systems
In the first year of this Master’s programme you will take five courses related to physics theory, mathematical and computational techniques, applied physics, experimental physics and also ethical and cultural awareness. Together these compulsory courses cover the entire scope of the programme.
The second year is the practical year. You can now choose to focus on fundamental science, e.g. by joining a research group or doing an internship at a research institute abroad. On the other hand, you can also opt for a more engineering driven approach to research, combined with an internship in industry or within a company either in the Netherlands or abroad. The internship takes up approximately one third of your second year. If you want, the programme allows you to extend your internship to five months.
Į magistro studijų programas gali stoti visi, baigę universitetą arba besimokantys paskutiniame kurse. Studijos kurias baigei ar tebesimokai turi būti panašios krypties kaip ir tos, į kurias nori stoti, kadangi priėmimas yra paremtas ECTS kreditų suderinamumu.
- ECTS kreditų išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, būtina prisegti ECTS kreditų išrašą, kuriame būtų matyti, kokius dalykus tu mokeisi bei kokius pažymius ir kiek kreditų už juos gavai. Kai siunti anketą paskutiniame kurse, diplomą reikia prisegti vėliau, kai tik jį gausi.
- Bakalauro diplomas – jei jau esi baigęs aukštąją mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka prie anketos prisegti savo Bakalauro diplomą.
Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
- IELTS – 6.5
- TOEFL – 90
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
Knowledge of the following topics: Calculus and Analysis, Linear Algebra, Integration, Differential Equations
The specialization in Fluid Physics requires additional knowledge in:
Introduction to Fluidics
The specialization in Material Physics requires additional knowledge in:
Solid State Physics
Quantum Mechanics
The specialization in Optics and Biophysics requires additional knowledge in:
Introduction to Optics
Quantum Optics
As an applied physicist graduate of the University of Twente you will have many different career choices. Our students normally find a job within a few months of graduation.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Approximately half of our graduates work in Research & Development departments at a university, research institute or centre of expertise (e.g. TNO, ECN, CERN) or at a corporate Research & Development department (e.g. Philips Natlab, Shell, Océ), developing new materials, new technology, or new products, for example for space travel or medical science.
PHD PROGRAMME
Many Applied Physics graduates pursue their scientific studies at doctorate level, conducting independent research for four years under the guidance of a professor, and writing and defending a PhD dissertation. You can pursue a PhD at the University of Twente or at any other university in The Netherlands or abroad.
ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING
Some graduates pursue a career in engineering or manufacturing. In engineering, you design new products or production processes, working for a major company or as an independent adviser. In manufacturing, the focus is on innovations in the production process.
MANAGEMENT
Twenty per cent of our graduates work at management level. Some head corporate Research & Development departments, while others are production managers or general managers.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Applied Physics graduates regularly pursue careers in information technology. In addition, consultancy firms (e.g. Arthur D. Little, McKinsey) regularly hire applied physicists. Over ten percent of our graduates currently work abroad.
