Would you like to specialise in fundamental particle physics or dive into astrophysics, neurophysics or condensed matter physics? You choose! The Master's specialisations in Physics and Astronomy at Radboud University cover various research areas. You can dive into theoretical physics or perform your own experiments. Discover new material properties in Europe’s highest magnetic fields or with unique free electron lasers, study space objects with the with the world's largest telescopes or unravel brain activity with MRIs. At Radboud University, you can choose from six specialisations to define your field of interest within Physics and Astronomy.
Specialisations
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Our brain has an information processing capacity that far exceeds modern supercomputers. In this specialisation, we aim at unravelling the neuro-computational mechanisms of this fascinating system using experimental approaches and advanced theory.
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Particle physics and Astrophysics both use the laws of physics to study the universe. In this specialisation, you’ll dive into extreme worlds and unravel the inner workings of the universe from the smallest to the largest scales.
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From individual molecules to complex solids: in this specialisation, you'll explore matter at the deepest quantum level. You'll investigate fundamental phenomena that form the blueprint for tomorrow's technology. Whether you choose theory, experiment, or the combination of both: here you'll lay the foundation for the next generation of physics.
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In Science, Management and Innovation (SMI) you will gain expertise addressing societal challenges, work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn to speak in the languages of policy and business.
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How can we improve the interaction between science and society? What societal and ethical responsibilities do scientific experts have? What does it take for scientific knowledge to make an impact outside of the laboratory? If you are interested in question like these, enrol in this Master’s specialisation to learn how science and society shape each other and how to make science better—for us.
Thinking of getting a teaching qualification?
Are you interested in obtaining your first-degree teaching qualification in physics and astronomy, while also broadening and deepening your subject knowledge? The (Dutch-only) Two-year Educational Master's in Physics combines physics subjects, didactics and internships, which trains you to become a teacher for secondary or higher education.
Pre-Master's
Students who'd like to study Master's in Physics & Astronomy but who lack a (small) part of the admissions criteria might be eligible for a (customised) pre-Master’s in Dutch. The pre-Master's programme consists of specific courses from our Bachelor's programme in Physics & Astronomy and depends on the specialisation that you intend to choose in the Master’s programme. The content and duration of these pre-Master’s are determined and constructed on an individual basis.
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This Dutch-taught Pre-master's programme can be used to bridge the gap between your previous education and the Master's in Physics in Astronomy.
