The program can be started in the winter semester as well as in the summer semester. The language of instruction is English. The standard length of study is 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits).
In the 1st and 2nd semesters, students take compulsory courses in advanced physics and elective courses from the various research areas of the faculty.
The one-year Master's project (practical phases I+II and Master's thesis) takes place in the 3rd and 4th semester (has to be registered at the examination office before you start)
Compulsory courses (24 ECTS points)
- Advanced particle physics (summer semester) or advanced solid state physics (winter semester), each 9 ECTS credits
- Advanced statistical physics (summer term) or advanced quantum mechanics (winter term), each 9 ECTS credits
- Seminar (3 ECTS points)
- Key qualifications (3 ECTS credits)
Elective courses (36 ECTS credits)
The elective courses include courses from all research areas of the faculty. Please note:
- Lab courses can be brought in to the extent of a maximum of 12 ECTS.
- One seminar is mandatory (see above). Additional seminars can be included up to a total of 12 ECTS credits in the elective courses.
- If more than two of the above-mentioned compulsory lectures are taken, the additionally taken compulsory lectures can be included in the elective courses.
The program can be started in the winter semester as well as in the summer semester. The language of instruction is English. The standard length of study is 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits).
Structure of the study program
- In the 1st and 2nd semesters, elective modules with a total of 57 ECTS credits from the various research areas of the faculty as well as a course for the acquisition of key qualifications (3 ECTS credits) are attended.
- The one-year Master's project takes place in the 3rd and 4th semesters. It consists of the following parts:
- Research Projekt in Physics, Phase I (15 ECTS credits)
- Research Projekt in Physics, Phase II (15 ECTS credits)
- Master's Thesis (30 ECTS credits, has to be registered before you start)
You can find information on how to register for the Master's thesis on the pages of the Examinations Office.
Elective modules must be taken to the extent of 57 ECTS credits. They are offered in the following variants:
- Lecture with exercise (6 SWS or 9 ECTS points) or lecture with exercise (4 SWS or 6 ECTS points) or lecture without exercise (2 SWS or 3 ECTS points).
- Seminar (3 ECTS points)
- Lab Course (2, 4, 6 or 8 SWS or 3, 6, 9 or 12 ECTS credits)
Selection rules:
- At least one of the following two modules must be chosen: Advanced Solid State Physics (winter semester) or/and Advanced Particle Physics (summer semester), 9 ECTS credits each.
- At least one of the following two modules must be chosen: Advanced Quantum Mechanics (winter semester) or/and Advanced Statistical Physics (summer semester), 9 ECTS credits each.
- At least one seminar must be chosen (3 ECTS points). A maximum of 4 seminars can be chosen (12 ECTS points).
- A maximum of 12 ECTS points can be earned in Lab Courses.
Key qualifications
A module for the acquisition of key qualifications (3 ECTS points) must be taken. A language course in a modern foreign language can also be included. Further information can be found on the pages of the Examinations Office.
Within the framework of the elective courses, one of the following specializations can be chosen. Please note that the study of a specialization is optional.
You can find the current courses in the LSF course catalogue.
- Lecture website: Information and materials about current courses at the Faculty of Physics
- Moodle Courses of the Faculty of Physics
- Laboratory courses
- Courses in computing
- Experimental lecture preparation with numerous videos on physics experiments of the basic lectures.
- Final theses: Information on how to find supervisor and topic for your master thesis
Information on the subject, on careers and fields of activity for graduates, study requirements and on admission and enrolment can be found on the LMU's central websites (only available in German)
Examination and study regulations and modul descriptions (start of studies until summer semester 2023; only available in German):
Examination and study regulations (start of studies from winter semester 2023/24 onwards):
Further links:
Applicants: Please note the information on our page Applying to a Master's program at the Faculty of Physics.