Master's Programme in Physics - Theoretical physics

 
120 ECTS credits
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Study programme

Are you looking for challenges like mathematical physics, quantum field theory and general relativity, and curious what these theories might be useful for in practice? With a Master in Theoretical Physics, you get broad competence where knowledge about fundamental physics can be used in many different areas. You can participate in the development of new technological applications. The focus of this program is the connection between basic physics like quantum field theory and emergent areas like quantum materials, that are used today for finding new applications like molecular electronics, new kinds of solar cells or fuel cells, or quantum computers.
Education level: Master's level

Prerequisites

Degree of Bachelor in Physics, or equivalent where at least 90 credits in physics are included. Upper secondary level English B/English 6 or equivalent.

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Course of study

Semester 1 ECTS credits
Mathematical Physics (Obligatory) 7.5
Analytical Mechanics (Obligatory) 7.5
Quantum Physics II (Obligatory) 7.5
Symmetry - mathematical structures and applications (Obligatory) 7.5
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 2 ECTS credits
Computational Physics (Obligatory) 7.5
Nanoscience II (Obligatory) 7.5
Quantum many-body physics - from entanglement to emergence (Obligatory) 7.5
Quantum field theory (Obligatory) 7.5
Total ECTS credits: 30
Semester 3 ECTS credits
Advanced Quantum Mechanics (Optional) 7.5
Physical electronics (Obligatory) 7.5
Scanning Probe Microscopy (Optional) 7.5
Electrical power systems technology (Optional) 7.5
Renewable energy technologies (Optional) 7.5
Total ECTS credits: 30*
Semester 4 ECTS credits
Degree Project for Master of Science in Engineering, Engineering Physics (Obligatory) 30
Total ECTS credits: 30

*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).

Please note - not all programmes offer elective or optional courses.

Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.

Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.

Future prospects

Degree


Degree of Master in Physics

Tuition fees

  • Total fee: 310,000 SEK
  • Per semester / First payment: 77,500 SEK

You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.

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Campus (Karlstad), 100% Options
  • Start Autumn 2026
  • Mode of study Campus (Karlstad)
  • Language English
  • Application code KAU-80756
  • Study pace 100% (Day)
Apply   Application period 16 Oct - 15 Jan