Information on course of study: Master's Programme Physics (Master)

Information on course of study: Master's Programme Physics (Master)

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Numbers and facts

Course of study name: Master's Programme Physics (Master)
Duration: 4 Semester
Academic degree: Master of Science
Language: German
Type of admission:
  • Application/enrolment possible in the winter semester
  • Application/enrolment possible in the summer semester

Orientation and goals

This research oriented programme teaches comprehensive and specialised skills and knowledge within the greater discipline of physics. Furthermore, this degree course trains students in specialised areas of physics research. Students learn to carry out scientific work in an independent, problem oriented, interdisciplinary, and responsible manner, presenting their results in a coherent way. Students should be able to quickly work their way into modern, complex issues and problems, independently and creatively developing solutions and coming up with practical applications for them.

Course structure and content

This programme is structured so as to consist of a consolidation phase (60 credit points) and a research phase (60 credit points), including the master's thesis.
Consolidation areas are
  • acoustics and signal processing,
  • biomedical physics and neurophysics,
  • field theory and many body theory,
  • materials science,
  • photonics,
  • the physics of renewable energy and
  • environmental physics
  • minor subjects include, for example, mathematics, chemistry, computing science, and economics.

Teaching and learning

Large modules with lectures, seminars, practice sessions, and a large practical component. Some modules are offered in English. From the third semester on, students are intensively integrated into research activities.

Reasons for studying

From the beginning on, there is intensive contact between students and lecturers, as well as a very strong orientation towards research. According to student assessments, Physics in Oldenburg has regularly received a top ranking in the university rankings. Physics in Oldenburg distinguishes itself through years of experience with master's programmes (since 1998), diverse research groups, internationally cutting edge research, forward looking specialisation areas with exceptional opportunities on the labour market and attractive general study conditions in one of the most beautiful university buildings in Germany.

Language skills

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:
  • DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
  • TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Physics or from prior studies in a closely related field.

Application and admission

This is an open admissions degree course, and applications are accepted for both the winter and summer semesters.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September.
The application deadline for the summer semester is 31 March.

Overview application deadlines Master's programmes

Please note
For open-admission Master's degree programmes it is strongly recommended to submit their applications as early as possible before 15 July for the winter semester and before 15 January for the summer semester. If the supporting documents are submitted after these dates but before the standard application deadlines, this may have disadvantages for the start of your studies. Please note our information on the local application procedure (German document).

Careers and areas of work

Physicists with a master's degree can enter a variety of career fields: in the areas of foundational and applied physics oriented physics research, technological development, or teaching, as well as in banking and insurance, consulting, patents, and administration. Generally speaking, employment opportunities for physics graduates are excellent. In addition to opening the door to careers, this master's degree also prepares students for doctoral studies.

Your contact persons

Prüfungen
  • Nilius, Niklas
  • Contact form for students
  • Examinations Office (FK5-FK6)
Fragen zum Studiengang/-fach
  • Student representatives of Physics
Zentral
  • Study and Career Counselling Service
Questions about studying
  • Nilius, Niklas

Documents: Regulations, forms, information

Forms
  • Anzeige einer Prüfungsunfähigkeit pdf
  • Modulbescheinigung Master docx
  • Bescheinigung Vertiefungsmodule I und II Fach-Master Physik docx
  • Anmeldung zur mündlichen Prüfung pdf
  • Bescheinigung physikalische Wahlstudien docx
  • Antrag auf Notenverbesserung docx
  • Antrag auf externe Masterarbeit / Application for an external Master's thesis projet pdf
  • Bescheinigung Vertiefungsmodule I und II Fach Physik (2018) docx
I-Amt
  • Zugangsordnung Physik M.Sc. pdf
  • Studienverlaufsplan Physik (M.Sc.) pdf
P-Amt
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2017 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2021 pdf
  • Übergangsbestimmungen pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2020 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2014 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2013 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2011 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Anlage 2018 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2018 pdf
  • Was bedeutet "Änderung der Prüfungsordnung" für Studierende?
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2019 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - fachspez. Teil 2012 pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2012 pdf
  • Ordnung über die Durchführung von Prüfungen in elektronischer Form pdf
  • Prüfungsordnung - allgemeiner Teil 2022 pdf
Weiterführende Informationen Examinations and examiners Documents Anerkennung
  • Blankoformular Master pdf