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FYS-3900 Master's Thesis in Physics - 60 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for fysikk og teknologi
Type of course
Only students on the Master's degree programme in physics are eligible for this course. It is not available to any other category of students as a singular or elective course.
Application for approval must be submitted to the Programme Board within a deadline, which is normally 1 September in the autumn semester and 1 February in the spring semester. Students apply by handing in a supervision contract (veiledningskontrakt for mastergradsoppgave) along with a project description. Students must register to the exam as for ordinary courses.
A diploma is not issued before all courses are passed.
Course contents
The content of the course will depend on the profile of the chosen project.
Objective of the course
Knowledge - The candidate:
- has a solid basis in natural sciences in general, and in particular in physics
- has advanced knowledge of theory and methods in one of the disciplines offered
- has thorough knowledge about mathematical and statistical methods for analysis of physical problems
- can apply knowledge on new areas of research in one of the disciplines offered
- has good knowledge of scientific method and knows how to conduct a research experiment
Skills - The candidate:
- is able to use scientific measurement equipment and carry out advanced experiments
- is able to evaluate and analyse measurement data in a critical manner
- is able to assess sensors and measurement devices and evaluate and quantify their error sources
- is able to use programming tools and advanced software for solving physical problems numerically
- is able to work independently with problem solving following scientific method
- can evaluate and analyse published theories, methods and experiments in the physics literature
General competences - The candidate:
- displays good communication skills, oral and written, in the presentation of scientific work for both the general public and for the specialists in the field
- displays good working habits and follows the code of ethics in scientific work
- is able to continue a career within research, teaching, production, development and technical professions in the society
- can produce a well-structured presentation of an extensive independent scientific work
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision in physics or related areas
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the field of physics
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is English and/or a Scandinavian language. The master thesis can be written in English or a Scandinavian language.
Teaching methods
Individual guidance and supervision according to agreement and of two semesters duration. Maximum workload for the supervisor is 80 hours, you will receive supervision within these limits.