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The Master in Physics provides students with advanced training in this field. They can specialise in subjects such as particle physics, quantum physics, theoretical physics, applied physics, and cosmology and particle astrophysics. They also get the chance to work with prestigious institutions, such as CERN, through the programme and its work placements. Students will acquire both a solid foundation in modern physics and expertise in their field of specialisation. Graduates commonly find employment in areas such as research, teaching and industry, and the modelling skills they develop are highly sought after in sectors such as economics and finance.

AVAILABLE ORIENTATIONS:

  • Particle Physics
  • Quantum Science and Information: Quantum Material or Quantum Optics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Physics of Complex Systems
  • Cosmology and Astrophysics of Particles
Programme length

2 years (4 semesters)

Language of instruction
English
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4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) | 120 ECTS credits

Specialisation courses and electives, seminars, course work (60 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

A Bachelor in Physics, or an equivalent degree.

Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2026
(30 April 2026 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Students may earn up to 30 credits while on exchange. They may also conduct research outside the university, under the supervision of a faculty member, or do a work placement at a leading external laboratory in order to complete their Master's degree.

www.unige.ch/exchange

The Master in Physics leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, including:

  • Research      
  • Industry
  • Medical applications
  • Climatology, energy, environmental applications
  • Teaching
  • Finance, management, etc.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
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PHYSICS SECTION
Patrycja Paruch
T. +41 (0)22 379 62 48
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