Applied Physics (M.Sc.)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Composition of the Study Programme
- Changes to the study plan for the winter semester 2025/26 are possible. Further information will follow.
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Duration of Studies
4 Semesters - 120 Credit Points
Composition of the Study Programme
The Master's degree programme is divided into a compulsory area (58 CP), a compulsory elective area (12 CP), an in-depth module and a specialisation module (10 CP each) and the Master's thesis (30 CP).
In the compulsory elective area, you can choose from various subjects and thus either expand your subject-specific competences or acquire additional non-subject-specific competences. It is possible to take courses in physics, mathematics, materials science or chemistry. However, courses from the life sciences, medicine or other subject areas (e.g. languages, economics, law) can also be recognised.
1st Semester CP 2nd Semester CP Applied Atomic and Plasma Physics 6 Measurement methods in nuclear and particle physics 6 Surface and interface physics 6 Semiconductor physics 6 Computer engineering 6 Computer Engineering - Internship 6 Practical course in measurement and calculation techniques in physics I 6 Practical course in measurement and calculation techniques in physics II 6 Theoretical materials research 6 Compulsory elective subject 6 3rd Semester CP 4th Semester CP Specialisation module 10 Thesis 30 Specialisation module 10 Scientific presentation 4 Compulsory elective subject 6
The final Master's thesis in the fourth semester leads to the second professionally qualifying Master of Science degree.Information on the programme and the modules
A binding description of the course of study and the module content can be found in the special regulations for the degree programme (appendices ‘Course of study plans’ and ‘Module descriptions’)
Courses and Lectures
Information on the courses can be found in the JLU course catalogue (eVV):
Application
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Commencement of Studies
Possible during the winter and the summer semester.
Admission requirements
Admission requirement is a relevant Bachelor's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Physics and Technology for Space Applications, Advanced Materials/Material Science at JLU or another relevant university degree.
A degree is relevant to the subject if, in addition to the Bachelor's thesis alone or together with creditable achievements from another university degree programme, the required course of study includes at least the following achievements:
- 36 CP in the field of experimental physics,
- 18 CP physics practicals,
- 18 CP in theoretical physics and
- 18 CP in the field of mathematics.
The Examination Board may recognise other degree programmes as equivalent and, if necessary, make them subject to additional coursework requirements of up to 30 CP, which must be completed within the first two semesters.
Language Requirements
English language skills at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are required for the degree programme. Proof of this must be provided by
a) the Abitur certificate,
b) upper secondary school reports or proof of at least four years of schooling in English,
c) proof of successfully completed language courses totalling at least 120 hours of instruction,
d) specialised reports or lector examinations on language skills acquired through stays abroad, university language courses or self-study,
e) proof of a UNIcert level I qualification or
f) a TOEFL test (computer-based score of at least 43, written test with at least 550 points) or an equivalent language test (IELTS, DEP, PET etc.).Proof must be provided within the first two semesters of study.
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Application for admission and registration
- The intake capacity of this degree programme is not limited internally by the university.
- Applications must be received by the JLU Student Secretariat by 15th January for the summer semester and 15th July for the winter semester. More on this...
- Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. Read more...
Career Options
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Career Options
During your studies, you will acquire a broad qualification profile, particularly in areas that require analytical, systematic and synthetic skills. This gives you career prospects in a whole range of professions and industries and - especially after a subsequent doctorate - very good opportunities on the labour market.
Significant fields of activity for physicists can be found in the following sectors (cf. Koppel 2016:27):
- Education and teaching,
- Technical services,
- metal and electrical industry and
- information and communication services.
Occupational profiles in which physicists are employed are in particular (ibid.: 21):
- Teaching and research occupations,
- gainful employment as a physicist (about 1/5 of physicists),
- Engineering professions,
- MINT expert occupations (MINT = mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology) and
Expert occupations in economics, for example in management consulting and communication
but also a variety of other possible fields of activity in which the above-mentioned competences play a role.
Source and additional information:
DPG - Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, Physik konkret, February 2019: Labour market for physicists, URL:
physicists, URL: www.dpg-physik.de/veroeffentlichungen/publikationen/physikkonkret/pix/pkonkret_2019_36.pdfAdditional Information
Doctoral Studies
After successfully completing a Master's degree, a doctoral programme is possible. This opens up further career opportunities.
International
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Information about studying at Justus Liebig University Giessen (incomings)
Departmental contact persons:
International Office
General counselling of international students
studium-international@uni-giessen.de
Goethestrasse 58
35390 Giessen
Contact and office hours
Further Information
- Further Information: Documents
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PDF documents for the courses of study
- Study guide (in German)
Examination- and study regulations
- Special regulations (in German)
(with module descriptions and module plans)
(Please note that only the German version of the modules is offical and legally binding. The english Version is for informative purposes only.) - General study regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Courses offered in the course catalogue
- Electronical course catalogue (in German)
- Study guide (in German)
- Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 07
- International pages
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Please have a look at our International Pages for more information in English.
- Any Questions
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Any Questions?
Information- and advisory services of JLU can be found under the category “contact” on this page!
Contact
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- Subject Advisors
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Prof. Dr. Lorenz von Smekal
Institut für Theoretische Physik
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, Raum 420
35392 Gießen
Tel.: 0641 - 99 33300
Lorenz.SmekalProf. Dr. Michael Dürr
Institut für Angewandte Physik
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, room 531
35392 Giessen
Tel.: 0641 - 99 33490
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Central Student Services
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(for formal matters like matriculation) - Central student advisory office
(advice for students & prospective students) - Hotline Call Justus
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(for international students)
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