Physics

Admission to the Master’s program in Physics requires a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualifications. An additional requirement is specialization in physics worth the equivalent of minimum 80 ECTS.

Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2.5) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for International admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.

Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. You will find more information on English language requirements on the UiT webpage for International admissions.

Planned number of admissions spring 2026 (nordic applicants): 20 places

Planned number of admissions fall 2026 (all applicants): 20 places

Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:

• Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries can apply for admission to the program twice a year.
• The application deadline is April 15th for admission to the fall semester
• The application deadline is November 1st for admission to the spring semester
• Online application, application code 4006
• Her finner du all informasjon knyttet til søking og opptak.

Applicants within EU/EEA/Switzerland (except the Nordic countries):

• The application deadline for applicants within EU / EEA / Switzerland is March 1st for admission to the autumn semester.
• Online application, study code 7103.
• You will find more information about admission for EU/EAA applicants here.

Applicants outside EU/EEA/Switzerland and the Nordic countries:

• The application deadline for applicants outside the EU / EEA / Switzerland and Nordic countries is 15th of November for admission to the autumn semester.
• Online application, study code 2022.
• Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees, more information here
• You will find more information about admission for Non-EU/EEA applicants here

Program description

The Master of Science in Physics is a disciplinary master's degree. The program provides the opportunity for taking specialization courses from a relatively large range and offered by several departments, followed by a master's thesis on a chosen topic (60 ECTS). A common course on sustainable innovation will give the students tools for creativity, innovation, project and teamwork. The program will provide students with a solid background and good knowledge of methods for conducting scientific work.

Learning outcomes

A Master´s degree in Physics will give you the following;

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has a deep understanding of a range of techniques and methods used in advanced physics.
• Can apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods for analysis of physical problems, and on new areas of research.
• Has knowledge about scientific methods and how to conduct scientific research, with in-depth knowledge of how research is performed in state-of-the-art physics.
• Has advanced knowledge in one or more of the following fields: fusion physics, climate physics, space physics, earth observation, renewable energy and machine learning.

Skills

The candidate:

• Can evaluate and analyse large amounts of scientific data in a critical manner
• Can model advanced physical processes and use suitable programming tools and software for solving physical problems numerically
• Can work independently with problem solving following the scientific method.
• Can evaluate and analyse published theories, methods and experiments in the physics literature.
• Can carry out an independent, limited project under supervision in physics or related fields.

Competences

The candidate:

• Can communicate an independent work with scientific terminology, written and orally
• Can analyse academic, professional and ethical problems in the field of physics.
• Can work in multi-disciplinary groups with complex problems regarding sustainable innovation
• Can produce a well-structured presentation of an extensive scientific work.

Job prospectives

The program leads to a wide variety of career options both domestic and abroad within research, industry and administration.

You will have the opportunity to work with:
- Earth observation
- Application and system development
- Climate and energy management
- Consulting
- Environmental monitoring
- Climate modelling
- Sensor technology
- Rocket and space research
- Statistic analysis

Access to further studies

Completed Master's degree studies qualify for admission to PhD-studies in physics, depending on satisfactory marks in the Master's and Bachelor's degree. PhD-studies in physics are offered at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

Related professions

Study plan

Language of instruction

Language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or in a Scandinavian language.

In addition, the Master's thesis may be written either in English or in a Scandinavian language.

Teaching and assessment

The study program includes a variety of teaching methods. Courses offered in the program have lectures, where theory and academic themes are discussed, in combination with exercises. Courses can also include laboratory work, pc-lab, work in the field or a combination of these.

Mandatory coursework can be included in a course. Approved assignments give access to the exam. The examination structure differs between the courses, including written examination, reports, presentations and oral examination, and combinations of these methods.

The master’s thesis is an individual research project performed under supervision. If the thesis involves work in a laboratory, in the field or on a research cruise, it is mandatory to conduct necessary safety courses prior to commencing this work.