Master studies in Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics - Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics
1 year, 2 semesters, 60 ECTS credits
Academic title: MSc in Physics - Theoretical Physics
Natural and mathematical sciences; 103 Physics; 10313 Quantum mechanics, relativity, gravity; 10314 Mathematical and general theoretical physics; 10319 Statistical physics and thermodynamics; 10320 Theoretical physics
Candidates who have completed the first cycle of studies in: - physics - mathematics - technical sciences have the right to enroll in the master studies in theoretical physics. The number of students expected to enroll in the given study program is 10 students with co-financing.
Ratio between compulsory and optional courses:
The total number of courses in the study program is 5. According to the Law on Higher Education, they are distributed as follows:
- Compulsory courses: 3 with 18 ECTS,
- Optional courses: 2 with 12 ECTS (20% of the total number of credits of the study program)
List of compulsory courses
P- lectures; A- auditory exercises; L- laboratory exercises.
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1st semester |
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Course code |
Course title |
P |
А |
L |
ECTS |
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2Ф16-21 |
Quantum mechanics-advanced course |
3 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
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2Ф17-21 |
Statistical physics-advanced course |
3 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
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2Ф18-21 |
Mathematical methods in theoretical physics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
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Optional course |
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6 |
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Optional course |
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6 |
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Total of compulsory courses |
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18 |
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Total of optional courses |
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12 |
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Total |
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30 |
In the second semester, students prepare and defend the master's thesis, which is valued with 30 ECTS credits.
List of optional courses
Course code Course title
2Ф19-21 Introduction to general relativity
2Ф20-21 Quantum field theory
2Ф21-21 Photonics
2Ф22-21 Nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory
2Ф23-21 Quantum computers
2Ф24-21 Transport processes in organic conductors
2Ф25-21 Molecular quantum mechanics
Students can choose two courses from the offered list of optional courses for this study program.