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Physics and Technology for Space Travel Applications (Msc)

Taught in conjunction with Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen- University of Applied Sciences.

Overview

Overview

Overview

The four-semester Master's programme in Physics and Technology for Space Applications offers a modern, research-oriented study programme in the field of space travel that addresses current fundamental and application-oriented issues in order to meet the needs of research institutes, space agencies and the space industry for well-trained young people in the STEM area. Space technology today is characterised by a high degree of interdisciplinarity and ever faster development cycles. Our study programme is centered around the field of electrical engineering and physics and provides additional room for further development in the elective area. The compulsory modules are specifically designed for this course of study and provide a solid theoretical foundation for this exciting field of work with the modules "Fundamentals of Astronautics" and "Space Systems" in the first two semesters. The module group "Analysis of Space Systems", "Design of Space Systems" and "Implementation of Space Systems - CubeSat" is practice-oriented and gradually prepares students for the planned work in large projects and for the contribution to the development of a real CubeSat mission. Advanced and specialisation modules can be individually designed and introduce students the topic of their Master's thesis in order to guarantee a thesis paper at the cutting edge of current research.

 

The close cooperation of JLU and THM with the DLR as a research partner and the Ariane Group as cooperation partner as well as the many ongoing research projects with academic and industrial partners in Germany and abroad broadly open the doors for students to enter professional life. After successful completion of the Master's degree you will have great future propspects and numerous job oppurtunities, since the demand for interdisciplinary STEM graduates is huge across all high-tech fields.

 

Duration of studies

4 Semester - 120 Credits Points

Composition of the Study Programme

Composition of the Study Programme

Duration of studies

4 Semester - 120 Credits Points

 

Composition of the Study Programme

 

Modules

1st semester2nd semester3rd semester4th semester
Mandatory module I:
Fundamentals of space travel (6 CP)		 Mandatory module III:
Space Systems (6 CP)

Mandatory module V:
Implementation of space systems - Cube-Sat (10 CP)

 Master thesis (30 CP)
Mandatory module II:
Analysis of space systems (6 CP)		 Mandatory module IV:
Space systems design (6 P)		 Advanced module (10 CP)
Elective area (18 CP) Elective area (18 CP)

Specialisation module  (10 CP)
Total: 30 CP Total: 30 CP
Total: 30 CP Total: 30 CP

Elective area

The elective area contains modules of two lists with a total of 36 CP, which can be selected if the modules have not already been taken in the Bachelor's programme.

In the first two semesters, modules with a total of at least 15 CPs must be selected from the following list 1:

  • MRF-J-02    Solid State Physics (6 CP)
  • MRF-J-03    Fundamentals of plasma physics (6 CP)
  • MRF-T-01    Higher control engineering (6 CP)
  • MRF-T-02    Advanced computer science (6 CP)
  • MRF-J-05    Semiconductor Physics (6 CP)
  • MRF-J-06    Theoretical plasma physics (6 CP)
  • MRF-J-07    Advanced Experimental Atomic and Plasma Physics (6 CP)
  • MRF-J-08    Spectroscopy (6 CP)
  • MRF-J-09    Applications of nuclear and particle physics in space (6 CP)
  • MRF-T-03    Image processing (6 CP)
  • MRF-T-04    Circuit simulation in power electronics (5 CP)
  • MRF-T-05    Seminar on automation technology (5 CP)
  • MRF-T-06    3D field simulation of electronic assemblies (5 CP)
  • MRF-T-07    Intelligent sensor systems (5 CP)
  • MRF-T-08    Advanced procedures of analog technology (5 CP)

 

The difference to the total of 36 CP for the elective area can be obtained by attending freely selectable modules from JLU and THM.

Courses

Information on courses can be found in the course catalogues of both universities:

Electronic course catalogue of JLU (in German)

All Courses taught in English in JLU

Courses of THM

Application

Application

Commencement of studies

winter semester

Entrance requirements

The following Bachelor's degree is recognised for admission to the Master's programme:

  • Physics and Technology for Space Applications" at JLU Giessen

The board of examiners may recognise other courses of study as equivalent.

Application

  • The admission for this study programme is not restricted.
  • The application must be received by the Registrar's Office of JLU by 15.01. for the summer semester and by 15.07. for the winter semester. Please note that extensions of deadlines for Bachelor's programmes may be decided upon. These will be published in the application portal.
  • Different rules may apply to international applicants. More...

Please note that extensions of deadlines for Bachelor's programmes may be decided upon. These will be published in the application portal.

Please note:
The application for winter semester 2020/21 must be received by 30.09.2020 studium/bewerbung/portal

Career Options

Career Options

Career options

Various applications demand physics based technologies: the spectrum ranges from highly efficient solar panels for energy conversion to electric space propulsion systems and lasers for communication systems. The satellite market is growing due to the ever-increasing demand for communication and data exchange. Both industrial companies such as Airbus, OHB and Thales as well as the space agencies like ESA and DLR emphasize the lack of qualified young people especially in the area of key technology for electric space propulsion systems. And not only in Europe. Training appropriate experts in this field is the primary goal of the Physics and Technology for Space Applications programme.

 

Professional fields for physicists

Apart from the specialised areas in aerospace engineering, all fields of activity that hire physicists can offer you a perspective. This may include the industrial sector, research institutes, administration, the banking sector, consultation companies and patent systems, which all place great demands on analytic, systematic and synthetic competences:

  • Chemical industry,
  • Energy technology,
  • Mechanical engineering,
  • Environmental technology,
  • Management consulting,
  • Information technology etc.

 

Additional Information

Doctoral studies

After successful completion of the Master's degree, doctoral studies are possible.

Information on Doctoral Studies

 

International

International

Stays abroad in Giessen for international students (incomings)

Contact persons in the faculty 07

 

Information and advice

 

  • International Office

     Counseling and Information on Studying Abroad and on Training Periods (for JLU Students)

     Goethestr. 58, room 22

     35390 Giessen

Contact details and office hours

 

Stays abroad in Giessen for international students (incomings)

Contact persons in the faculty 07

 

Information and advice


  • International Office

    General Counseling of International Students
    Goethestr. 58, room 38
    35390 Giessen

Contact details and office hours

Further Information

Further Information: Documents

Examination- and study regulations

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Links

Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 07

International pages

Please have a look at our International Pages for more information in English.

Any Questions

Any Questions?

Information- and advisory services of JLU can be found under the category “contact” on this page!

Contact

Contact-Page 1

Study Advisor

Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen

Prof. Dr. Peter J. Klar
Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen
I. Physikalisches Institut
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16
35392 Giessen

Tel.: +49 (0)641 99-33190
E-Mail:


Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Probst
Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
Fachbereich Elektro- und Informationstechnik

Tel.: +49 (0)641 309-1935
E-Mail:


Physics portal of JLU

TH Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information technology

Links

Contact-Page 2

Central Study Advisory Service

 

Advisor at the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB):
Beate Pitzler

Directions and reception of study service