Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)

The Master of Science in Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a two-year, high-level, international graduate programme offered by the School of Natural Sciences. The programme is designed to give students insights into current trends and new developments in modern physics, profiting from the cutting-edge research carried out at the Department of Physics, which covers a very broad spectrum: particle detectors, science of light, nanosciences, soft matter science, applied solid state physics, medical engineering, and energy sciences. An essential part of the programme is represented by the special courses, which reflect the current research at the Department of Physics. In addition, there are elective courses from the fields of informatics, chemistry, and electrical or mechanical engineering. The curriculum reflects the strategic location of the Department of Physics, embedded in TUM Campus Garching and closely connected with several Max Planck Institutes and other important research centres in the area. The first two semesters are dedicated to advanced and specialised lectures, lab courses, and seminars. During the second year, the research phase, students are integrated into a research group in the Department of Physics or at adjunct institutes, where they end up writing their theses. The programme is fully taught in English. Having successfully completed the programme, students will be awarded the "Master of Science" degree in Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) from TUM.