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Programme profile

Physics is a broad degree programme comprising study of several subject areas. You can opt for ‘hard’ theory or experimental research. Perhaps you want to work in an environment-related field? Or specialise in medical-related applications of physics?. You have several paths you can take

After a broad introduction to physics, you can then choose one of three specialisations:

- Biophysics & Medical Physics
- Energy & Environmental Physics
- Nanophysics
- Particle Physics

You will be introduced to all the specialisations during the first year.

Physics at the University of Groningen is at a very high level. The Physics department is based at the Zernike campus, which is also the location of the KVI, a world-renowned institute for atomic and subatomic physics.The Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials is ranked fourth in the Times Higher Education world’s Top 10 Physics programmes.

The  Groningen science faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike.

Programme content

The three specialisations are:

General Physics
General Physics has three subtracks: you can specialise in one of - Theoretical Physics, Nanophysics and Particle Physics.

Theoretical Physics – the use of mathematics to describe the natural world. The aim is to formulate new theories that describe the natural world. Existing theories are elaborated and improved.

Nanophysics – the study of materials on nano scale (one billionth of a metre). The application of nanophysics is gaining in importance, for example in processing polluted water into drinking water.

Particle Physics – an introduction to the smallest constituents of materials. It deals with ‘fundamental’ questions such as Where is anti-matter in the Universe? You will also study practical applications for nuclear energy and medical applications such as MRI.

Energy & Sustainability
This track involves the study of energy consumption, its consequences for the climate and what can be done about this. How are greenhouse gases generated and what effects do they have? How can we make better use of alternative energy sources? Physics in its purest form, and at the heart of society.

Life & Health
Physics for medical research. This mainly involves the study of biophysics. You will also learn a great deal about techniques that are used in health care to diagnose and treat illnesses. For example, how does a CT scan or a PET scan work? What does radiation do, and what are its side effects?

Progression

The university offers a Physics  Masters programmes, taught through English, with the folloing specialisations:

- Quantum Universe
-  Advanced Materials
-  Science, Business and Policy

Entry Requirements