Theoretical Physis: New graduate study program in collaboration with Nordita

Next fall, the Faculty of Physical Sciences at the University of Iceland will start a new graduate study program in Theoretical Physics. The study program is in collaboration with the Nordic Institute of Theoretical Physics (Nordita) in Stockholm Sweden. 

The two-year Master programme is 120 ECTS and aims to provide students with broad graduate-level knowledge in theoretical physics, specialized up-to-date knowledge of contemporary physics in the main areas of astrophysics, condensed matter physics and high-energy physics, and a solid training in applying mathematical, numerical, and statistical tools widely used in these fields.  The programme consists of 60 ECTS in graduate coursework and 60 ECTS research-based thesis project. 

Jesús Zavala Franco, Associate Professor in Physics at the Faculty of Physical Sciences, says that the collaboration with Nordita is very important for teaching and research activities at the Faculty, offering numerous opportunities for students. "Pursuing a master’s degree in Physics provides students with a stronger foundation in theoretical, experimental or applied physics. In doing so, students will be able to develop/sharpen abstract-thinking and problem-solving skills (e.g., physical intuition, mathematical and computational skills), which are considerably valuable in their future career, either in academia or in the myriad of industries and companies where physics is applied."

Application deadline for graduate studies, for Nordic and Icelandic students, is April 15.