Physical and Astrophysical Sciences
| Study location | Italy, Florence |
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| Type | Graduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Application fee | €20 one-time Application fee is non-refundable |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants are required to:
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. At least 1 reference should be provided. |
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Overview
The Master’s degree program in Physical and Astrophysical Sciences (Class LM-17) is a natural progression from the Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Astrophysics. The primary objective of the program is to train physicists by providing a broad and in depth understanding of various fields in modern physics, in particular: astrophysics, applied physics, matter physics, nuclear and subnuclear physics, complex systems, and theoretical physics—disciplines that are at the forefront of physical sciences worldwide. The program prepares students for a future career that spans both research (academic and industrial) and applied fields, where physicists trained in advanced experimental techniques and skilled in modeling and solving complex problems, are ideally suited for high-level experimental and theoretical work.
Programme structure
The degree program is organised into six curricula, each one connected to a key Physics topic:
- Astrophysics
- Applied Physics
- Physics of Matter
- Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics
- Physics of Complex Systems
- Theoretical Physics
Each curriculum includes core, related, supplementary, and elective activities corresponding to 84 ECTS. Most study paths incorporate laboratory work, either experimental or computational.
Detailed information can be found on the pages dedicated to study plans.
A total of 36 ECTS is reserved to thesis work. While most students will carry out their thesis within the various research laboratories—both experimental and theoretical—of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the program strongly supports thesis activities carried out in outside research facilities such as, national research institutions, local companies, or foreign universities.
Further information on research activities is available on the Department of Physics and Astronomy website.
Career opportunities
The Master’s degree in Physical and Astrophysical Sciences guarantees a solid foundation in the most advanced areas of modern physics.
The skills acquired on completing the program open up a wide range of career opportunities, some of which are listed below:
- Enrolling in a PhD program, the first step towards entering academia, engaging in teaching and research at the university level, and working in fundamental and applied research at public or private institutions
- Working for high-tech industries, such as aerospace, biomedical, electronics, optical, quantum technology or energy sectors
- Specialising in medical physics, contributing to advancements in healthcare
- Working in the financial sector, including banks or insurance companies, by leveraging your skills in data analysis and complex systems modeling
- Engaging in environmental protection, working with agencies committed to building a more sustainable future
- Pursueing a career in software development, a rapidly growing and ever-evolving field
- Teaching in schools, sharing your passion for science with future generations
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