Master's Programme in Physics - Mathematical Physics

Education facts

Code: TFY2M

The Master's Programme in Physics offers seven specialisations. Its flexible structure allows you to tailor your degree by combining courses to suit your interests—whether you want to broaden your expertise or specialise in a specific area. The tutors are active researchers and the courses are linked to the frontline of physics research. The specialisations offered are: - Astronomy and space physics - Physics for sustainable energy and complex systems - Geophysics - Nuclear and particle physics - Mathematical physics - Meteorology and climate physics - Theoretical physics - quantum fields and string theory The specialisation Mathematical Physics emphasises mathematical methods underpinning advanced physics. You will deepen your knowledge in differential equations, group theory, spectral theory, and other areas used in quantum mechanics, field theory, and statistical physics. This track prepares you for research where mathematical rigor and abstract reasoning are essential. During the first three semesters, you choose from a wide range of advanced physics courses, allowing you to focus on a particular field. You may also take courses in related disciplines to shape a customised academic profile. The programme concludes with a degree project, where you conduct individual research project in collaboration with a research group at the university, in industry, or at a governmental agency. The programme is taught in English.

Entry requirements

*Academic requirements* A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Also required is: - 60 credits in mathematics; - Complex Analysis and either Mathematical Methods of Physics or Partial Differential Equations. In addition, one of the following two requirements must be met: - 10 credits in quantum physics. 10 credits covering two of the following: Hamiltonian mechanics, special relativity, electromagnetic field theory, statistical mechanics. - Quantum physics. Electromagnetism. Linear algebra (including spectral theory, dual spaces, and tensor products). Calculus of variations. Algebraic structures. . *Language requirements* Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.

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.

• Master's Programme in Physics - Mathematical Physics

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %