Physics: Research in Physics, Cosmology

Master

Structure of the Programme

The Cosmology specialisation is positioned at the interface between Theoretical Physics and Observational Astronomy, and is offered jointly with the department of Astronomy. Characteristic elements of the specialisation are theory, data handling, and numerical simulations. It prepares the student for scientific research towards the PhD in a range of topics. The MSc graduate will also be well-equipped for industrial research or other problem-solving tasks that demand strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills. This 2-year programme is offered in collaboration with the De Sitter programme

Study Plan

At the start of the Master’s programme, students are required to create a study plan: this plan includes a complete list of planned courses and projects for two subsequent academic years in consultation with the Study Advisor Physics

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For more information on the specific requirements of this specialisation, see the appendix of the Course and Examination Regulations

Other Master Physics specialisations

Research Specialisations Biological and Soft Matter Physics Casimir pre-PhD Quantum Matter and Optics Theoretical Physics
Interdisciplinary Specialisations Education Business Studies Science Communication and Society

Course	EC	Semester 1	Semester 2
Academic and Professional Skills (Science)	3
Large Scale Structure and Galaxy Formation	6
Origin and Evolution of the Universe	6
Origin and Structure of the Standard Model	3
Particle Physics and Early Universe	3
Quantum Theory	6
Theory of General Relativity	6
Electives 27 EC - select from MSc Physics courses or MSc Astronomy of which ≥ 12 EC from the Cosmology courses below
Black Holes and Gravitational Waves	3
Computational Astrophysics	6
Effective Field Theory	3
Modern Astrostatistics	3
Observational Cosmology	3
Statistical Physics a	6
Research Project Cosmology 1 (30 EC)
Research Project Cosmology 2 (30 EC)