The Curriculum in Astrophysics and Space Science of the Master in Physics is a research-oriented course of study that offer students wide possibilities to specialize by allowing the choice of specific, tailored study plans.
Starting from a broad, solid introduction to Physics and Astrophysics, the topics will narrow and deepen during the course studies. The specialization process will differentiate student’s paths, lectures and Master Thesis topics, and will be structured around six study plans:
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Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Course of Choice |
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Modern Astrophysics |
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Free Choice |
Free Choice |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |
Taking advantage of a new generation of terrestrial and space-based instruments, the MSc in Astrophysics and Space Science digests new discoveries concerning the origin, structure, and evolution of planets, stars, star systems, and the universe, and uses them as your textbooks.
This programme pays special attention to both the analysis and astrophysical interpretation of data and to the technological side of astronomical research, and thus prepares you to be a competitive candidate in the international PhD circuit.
Admission Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Physics or in a related subject with at least three years of study and at least 180 ECTS Credits (conversion rule of thumb for non-EU applicants: 1 ECTS = 30 hours of study).
List of suggested courses of choice:
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Stellar Structure and Evolution |
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Clusters of galaxies |
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Active Galactic Nuclei |
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Gravitational Physics |
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Gravitational Waves |
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Exoplanets |
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Planetary Sciences & Space Missions |
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Space Weather |
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Space Science |
The "Free choice" in either the 2nd Semester or the 3rd Semester can be used for an internship or a Stage in a Research centre or in a Private company.
Enquire for more information by contacting the course coordinator.
Here we propose a Space Weather plan, but this does not exhaust the possible choices, and students can present plans which differ from this. In that case, the Board will judge the consistency of such plans and accept them or propose some modifications to the students.
1st Semester |
2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Space Weather |
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Modern Astrophysics |
Space Science |
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Stage |
Planetary Sciences & Space Missions |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |
Here we propose a Habitability & Exoplanets plan, but this does not exhaust the possible choices, and students can present plans which differ from this. In that case, the Board will judge the consistency of such plans and accept them or propose some modifications to the students
1st Semester |
2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Course of Choice |
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Modern Astrophysics |
Course of Choice |
Course of Choice |
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Free Choice |
Free Choice |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |
Here we propose an Hot and Energetic Universe Astrophysics plan, but this does not exhaust the possible choices, and students can present plans which differ from this. In that case, the Board will judge the consistency of such plans and accept them or propose some modifications to the students
1st Semester |
2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Course of Choice |
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Modern Astrophysics |
Course of Choice |
Course of Choice |
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Free Choice |
Free Choice |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |
Here we propose a Cosmology and New Physics plan, but this does not exhaust the possible choices, and students can present plans which differ from this. In that case, the Board will judge the consistency of such plans and accept them or propose some modifications to the students
1st Semester |
2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Course of Choice |
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Modern Astrophysics |
Course of Choice |
Course of Choice |
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Free Choice |
Free Choice |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |
Here we propose a Dark Matter Astrophysics plan, but this does not exhaust the possible choices, and students can present plans which differ from this. In that case, the Board will judge the consistency of such plans and accept them or propose some modifications to the students
1st Semester |
2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Course of Choice |
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Modern Astrophysics |
Course of Choice |
Course of Choice |
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Free Choice |
Free Choice |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |
Here we propose a Gravitational Waves Astrophysics plan, but this does not exhaust the possible choices, and students can present plans which differ from this. In that case, the Board will judge the consistency of such plans and accept them or propose some modifications to the students
1st Semester |
2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester |
Numerical Methods in Astrophysics |
Master Thesis |
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Course of Choice |
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Modern Astrophysics |
Course of Choice |
Course of Choice |
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Free Choice |
Free Choice |
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Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets |
Master Thesis |