Master's Programme in Applied Physics
Physics is the cornerstone of groundbreaking scientific research in various fields, including clean energy, communication and information technologies, and health and environmental sciences.
In this master’s programme, you will develop your expertise in materials science with a focus on semiconductor technology, smart materials, superconductors, applied physics instrumentation, computational physics and data analysis of experiments.
What will you learn in the programme?
Upon completing this programme, you will become an expert in applied, industrial, and experimental physics.
You will:
- Develop skills in applied physics with a focus on semiconductor technology, smart materials, superconductors, experimental physics instrumentation, and computational physics, including data analysis of experiments.
- Learn the basic theory, problem solving practices, and computational and experimental methods of applied physics.
- Utilise physics in the development of various fields, including clean energy, communication and information technologies, and health and environmental sciences.
Degree structure and studies
The Master's Programme in Applied Physics takes two years. It leads to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, M.Sc. (Tech.), which is 120 ECTS credits.
In this programme, you will receive an advanced education in applied, industrial, and experimental physics. The programme focuses on properties of condensed matter, including semiconductors, superconductors, functional magnetic materials, nanostructures, and computational and experimental physics.
The curriculum includes advanced specialisation, minor, and elective studies as well as a master's thesis.
Career prospects
After graduation, you will have interesting and challenging career prospects. Your career opportunities will depend on your field of specialisation, and possible jobs may include physicist, project engineer, researcher.
- Physicist: roles in academia and research institutes such as CERN, specialising in instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific computing.
- Project engineer: opportunities in various industries and research organisations such as VTT.
- Researcher: positions available at institutions such as the Helsinki Institute of Physics, CERN, universities, and VTT.
- R&D specialist: roles in both academia and industry focusing on research and development.
- Junior researcher: opportunities within LUT's graduate school for doctoral research and academic growth.