Fundamentals of hard and soft materials

Education facts

Code: FYM325

The broad field of materials science is looked at from a physics perspective. Properties of the materials are governed by atomic arrangements up to the macroscopic structures.The course is expanding from ideal crystals and simple liquids to real materials, such as metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, colloidal systems and biological materials. The aim of this course is to provide a foundation for understanding and utilization of properties and behavior of soft and hard materials. The course provides core competence for students aiming at either a career in academia or in R&D-industry. It is also the foundation for the entire material physics track.

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree in physics or equivalent. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Fundamentals of hard and soft materials

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 22 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %