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M.Sc. in Physics

Programme website	http://uit.no/studieprogram/2011/host/m-fys (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Faculty of Science and Technology
Telephone	(+47) 77 64 40 01
Email	studier@nt.uit.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	Two disciplines are available within the Master of Science in physics: Electrical engineering: You will learn how to use data analysis methods, signal processing methods, and sensor technology, to solve problems within e.g. Earth observation, subsea sensors for oil and gas, machine learning, etc. Space physics: Tromsø is in a unique geographical position to study the Aurora Borealis, the upper polar atmosphere, and the solar wind. You may work with data from several ground based instruments (e.g. EISCAT), with numerical modelling, and with laboratory experiments. Both disciplines offer the opportunity to work theoretically or experimentally with advanced level problems. The programme qualifies for exciting career options within research, development, production, management, and teaching.
Application deadline	Quota applicants: 1 December International self-financing applicants: 1 December Norwegians and applicants from other Nordic countries: 15 April
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Admission to the Master's degree programme in physics requires a Bachelor's degree in physics or similar education of not less than three years' duration. In addition, specialization in physics worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits is required. Normally, marks of C or better on average is required in the Bachelor's degree or similar basis of admission. General admission requirements are schooling equivalent to 3 years of Norwegian upper secondary school and proficiency in English. For more information, please see: http://uit.no/mast..
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Natural Sciences
Degree level	Master of Science
City	Tromsø, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota
Application procedures	Please see: http://uit.no/master