Engineering Physics

Print 23 Sep September 2015

The Master by Research Programme in Engineering Physics targets students who are highly motivated to develop skills and knowledge for a future career in academic or industrial research and development.

The programme contains a number of courses on advanced level, but is dominated by your individual project that after two years will lead up to your Master thesis. You will be a member of one of our research groups fur the duration of the education and carry out research together with the other scientists. You will be appointed to an individual supervisor who will guide you through the work. The research projects can be carried out in companies as well, but also in these cases we are providing you with a clear affiliation to an academic research group and a supervisor.

Only a few students will be admitted and on an individual level. If you have shown excellent results in your Bachelor studies and are self-motivated to further specialize in your field academically, this programme could be something for you.

Research areas

At the Mid Sweden University, suitable Engineering Physics master projects can currently be offered within the following areas:

Application

The application should be sent to Associate Professor Joakim Bäckström (the head of program – joakim.backstrom@miun.se) and include a letter stating your scientific interest and your interest in the program, CV, verified transcript of study record, verification of English prerequisite. Exam theses or similar individual project reports that you wish to refer to should be attached with your application.

For starting an autumn semester the application must be received by us at latest April 15 and for the spring semester November 15.

Education plan

  • Optional courses BA/MA, 30 Credits
  • Physics MA, Scientific Writing and Presentation Techniques, 7.5 Credits
  • Physics MA, Problem formulation and Thesis Planning, 7.5 Credits
  • Physics MA, Development of Theory and Experiment, 15 Credits
  • Physics MA Thesis Project I, 15 Credits
  • Physics MA, Thesis Project II, 15 Credits
  • Physics MA, Thesis, 30 Credits

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent (at least 180 Credits/180 ECTS) in a subject relevant for the chosen specialization, for example Physics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science or equivalent.

Proven skills in English.

Selection criteria

  1. The applicant´s competence in relation to the specialization.
  2. Personal letter stating interest in the program.
  3. Quality of previous individual project in relation to the demands of the research at the department within the specialization.
  4. The applicant´s analytical ability, ability to communicate in English and ability to work both independently and in groups. The evaluation of the application is done by the subject board in Engineering Physics.