Università degli Studi di Perugia

Degree course in Physics [LM-17] D. M. 270/2004

General information

Qualification awarded

Master’s degree in Physics

Level of qualification

Second cycle

Specific admission requirements and specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

Students in possession of a Bachelor Degree Class L-30 (ex DM 270/04) or Class L-25 (ex DM 509/99) and who have earned at least a total of 90 credits in the Scientific-Disciplinary Sector MAT/05, FIS/01, FIS/02, FIS/03 and FIS/04 or possess equivalent qualification obtained abroad, can access the Master’s degree in Science.

Profile of the programme

The course enables graduates to acquire general and advanced knowledge in physics and methods of scientific investigation. The course is organized in a way as to allow the graduate further in-depth analysis in all areas, since structured to provide a solid foundation, providing elements that allow further investigations. The graduate will have a basic knowledge of both theoretical and experimental physics with reference to the current state of the discipline.

Qualification requirements and regulations

The course has a duration of 2 years and to obtain the degree, students must acquire 120 ECTS credits. The educational activities are divided into semesters. The programme is based on 5 characterizing courses for a total of 48 ECTS credits. The characterizing courses regard the physics of matter, sub-nuclear physics, theoretical physics and the physics of multi-body systems. The student must then obtain 30 credits through other non-departmental complementary courses and electives. The student will undertake an internship period amounting to 8 ECTS credits, either in the University laboratories or outside and a final exam of 34 credits. The internship can be made on the same subject of the final examination.

Key learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students must have: an extensive and flexible training, attentive to the latest developments in science and technology; have a solid cultural preparation in the various fields of modern physics and its theoretical, experimental and applied aspects, as well as a sound grasp of the scientific method of investigation; have a high degree of scientific and operational grounding in disciplines that characterize the class; have a thorough knowledge of instruments of measure and techniques of data analysis; have a thorough knowledge of mathematical tools and computer support; be able to operate autonomously, taking responsibility for projects and facilities in the field of research and innovation in science and technology, be able to use the knowledge acquired, depending on the curriculum, or for the use and design of sophisticated measuring instruments or for the modeling of complex systems in different fields of science and also in areas other than science.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The individual examinations are carried out in writing and / or orally before a board of at least two professors. The final exam is based on the discussion of a Thesis carried out under the supervision of a lecturer at the Università di Perugia and other Italian or foreign institutions. The length of the thesis should correspond to 34 ECTS credits and should last six months. The Thesis is in Italian or in English. The thesis is assessed prior to the final examination by a committee of three professors, by a counter-speaker and an expert in the field of the thesis. The final examination consists of an oral presentation of the dissertation, before an Examination Board formed by 11 professors.

Graduation requirements

The final qualification is awarded upon the attainment of 120 credits including the final examination.

Mode of study (full-time, part-time, e-learning, ...)

The programme is organized for full time study and attendance, however, didactic activities ad hoc and supplementary ones are planned for part time students, and they will always take place during afternoons.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Graduates will work as professionals in the fields of technological applications of physics in industry (eg. electronics, optics, computer science, mechanics, acoustics, etc..), laboratory work and related services, in particular, radiation protection, control and environmental safety, the development and characterization of materials, telecommunications, remote control satellite systems, and participation in the activities of public and private research institutions, and in all areas, including non-scientific (eg. of economy, finance, security), which require the ability to analyze and develop models for complex phenomena using scientific methods. Graduates will also engage in teaching activities in schools of all kinds in the fields of physics and its technological applications.

Access to further studies

The Master’s degree in Physics provides access to Research Doctorate courses in Physics at the Università degli Studi di Perugia and at other Italian and foreign universities.

Programme director or equivalent

Tabella riepilogativa regolamento

General (Regulations 2013)