Master in Physics: Astrophysics and Space Science

Space Weather
Exoplanets
Hot & Energetic Universe
Cosmology & New physics
Dark Matter
Gravitational Waves Astrophysics

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:

  • Space Weather
  • Habitability & Exoplanets
  • Hot & Energetic Universe
  • Cosmology & New physics
  • Dark Matter
  • Gravitational Waves
1st Semester 2nd Semester 3rd Semester 4th Semester

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Course of Choice

Modern Astrophysics

Course of Choice

Course of Choice

Quantum Mechanics

Free Choice

Free Choice

Advanced English

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:

2nd Semester

3rd Semester

Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Systems

Stellar Structure and Evolution

Plasma Physics

Advanced Cosmology

Astroparticle Physics

Clusters of galaxies

High Energy Astrophysics

Active Galactic Nuclei

 

Gravitational Physics

 

Gravitational Waves

 

Habitability & Astrobiology

 

Exoplanets

 

Planetary Sciences & Space Missions

 

Space Weather

 

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

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Space Weather

Modern Astrophysics

Plasma Physics

Space Science

Quantum Mechanics

Stage

Planetary Sciences & Space Missions

Advanced English

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

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Course of Choice

Modern Astrophysics

Course of Choice

Course of Choice

Quantum Mechanics

Free Choice

Free Choice

Advanced English

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

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Course of Choice

Modern Astrophysics

Course of Choice

Course of Choice

Quantum Mechanics

Free Choice

Free Choice

Advanced English

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

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Course of Choice

Modern Astrophysics

Course of Choice

Course of Choice

Quantum Mechanics

Free Choice

Free Choice

Advanced English

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

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Course of Choice

Modern Astrophysics

Course of Choice

Course of Choice

Quantum Mechanics

Free Choice

Free Choice

Advanced English

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

Mathematical Methods for Physics

Relativity & Cosmology

Numerical Methods in Astrophysics

Master Thesis

Radiative Processes

Astrophysical Techniques

Course of Choice

Modern Astrophysics

Course of Choice

Course of Choice

Quantum Mechanics

Free Choice

Free Choice

Advanced English

Big data, ML and Astrophysical data-sets

Master Thesis