Physics and Astronomy-Uni

The secret of good education
The physicists and astronomers at Radboud University Nijmegen are internationally renowned. They attract attention worldwide with spectacular discoveries – from the origin of cosmic particles to magnetism with light. As a Master’s student you will find yourself working in a dynamic environment. All lectures are enriched by the research carried out at the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM), the Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) and the Donders Centre for Neuroscience. And this is where the secret of good education lies, according to a recent evaluation by a commission of experts. They praised our education, pointing out that the link with research was a particular strength.

Personal tutor
Under the guidance of a personal tutor, this programme offers you considerable freedom to follow your own interests. At the beginning of your study you will choose between one of the following four specializations: Biophysics, High Energy Physics, Astrophysics, and Molecules and Functional Materials. Within your specialization you will be able to select a research group and you will be allocated a personal tutor. Together you will decide what research you want to do and which specialization or subject choices will be most appropriate. In short, you develop a made-to-measure programme based on your own wishes.

Unique equipment
Our Faculty of Science has access to unique equipment and facilities for studying the properties of materials and molecules. This includes a High Field Magnet Laboratory (HFML), which draws scientists to Nijmegen from all over the world. In addition, we have an advanced NanoLab, NMR Lab and Laser Lab. Our newest acquisition is a Free Electron Laser, which we have been able to build thanks to a
€23 million subsidy from the Dutch government and now the Nijmegen Centre for Advanced Spectrometry is attracting top researchers. As a Master’s student you will also be able to use all of these facilities, which will put you in the front line internationally.

The programme
The programme, which takes two years, is built up as follows:

	Major internship (60 EC)
	Major courses (30 EC)
	Philosophy and professional preparation (7 EC)
	Elective courses (23 EC)

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be awarded a Master of Science degree.

Career prospects
This Master’s programme is an excellent preparation for a place in a PhD programme. Seventy percent of graduates continue to do a PhD project in Nijmegen or elsewhere in the world. Within our research institutes there are vacancies that come up every year. In addition, graduates also find work as researchers and managers within international companies such as Philips, McKinsey and ASML and research institutes such as ESA and CERN.

Admission requirements

	The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Astronomy (evaluated by the examinations committee)
	An interview during which any deficiencies related to the chosen field are identified. These can be made up during the Master’s programme to a maximum of 30 EC.
	Fluency in both written and spoken English. A TOEFL score of minimum 550 or IELTS 6.5 for non-native speakers of English.

Application

This Master’s programme begins in September. Registration closes on 1 January for students outside the EEA and on 1 April for students from EEA countries.

If you are not from the European Economic Area (EEA) and you apply before 1 March, we can guarantee accommodation as well as help with getting a visa and a residence permit. If you are from the EEA and you apply before 1 May, we can guarantee accommodation during your stay at the University.
If you apply after these dates, we will still consider your application, but unfortunately cannot provide the assistance described above. If you intend to apply for a scholarship, please make sure you send your request for admission well before the closing date of the scholarship programme.

More information
www.ru.nl/science
Study advisor: Dr. G. Swart, email: g.swart@science.ru.nl
Coordinator International Affairs: Prof. D. Parker, email: parker@science.ru.nl

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