spring 2025
FYS-3900 Master's Thesis in Physics - 60 ECTS
Type of course
Only students on the Master's degree programme in physics are eligible for this course. It is not available to any other category of students as a singular or elective course.
Application for approval must be submitted to the Programme Board within a deadline, which is normally 1 September in the autumn semester and 1 February in the spring semester. Students apply by handing in a supervision contract (veiledningskontrakt for mastergradsoppgave) along with a project description. Students must register to the exam as for ordinary courses.
A diploma is not issued before all courses are passed.
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The candidate:
- has a solid basis in natural sciences in general, and in particular in physics
- has advanced knowledge of theory and methods in one of the disciplines offered
- has thorough knowledge about mathematical and statistical methods for analysis of physical problems
- can apply knowledge on new areas of research in one of the disciplines offered
- has good knowledge of scientific method and knows how to conduct a research experiment
Skills - The candidate:
- is able to use scientific measurement equipment and carry out advanced experiments
- is able to evaluate and analyse measurement data in a critical manner
- is able to assess sensors and measurement devices and evaluate and quantify their error sources
- is able to use programming tools and advanced software for solving physical problems numerically
- is able to work independently with problem solving following scientific method
- can evaluate and analyse published theories, methods and experiments in the physics literature
General competences - The candidate:
- displays good communication skills, oral and written, in the presentation of scientific work for both the general public and for the specialists in the field
- displays good working habits and follows the code of ethics in scientific work
- is able to continue a career within research, teaching, production, development and technical professions in the society
- can produce a well-structured presentation of an extensive independent scientific work
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision in physics or related areas
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the field of physics
Schedule
Examination
| Examination: | Date: | Weighting: | Grade scale: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 15.05.2025 14:00 (Hand in) | 0/1 | A–E, fail F |
| Oral exam | 1/1 | A–E, fail F |
More info about the assignment
The exam is comprised of submission of the project paper within a given deadline. The deadline for submission is normally May 15th in the spring semester and November 15th in fall semester. If the submission date falls on a holiday or a weekend, the submission date is postponed to the first working day after the deadlines.More info about the oral exam
An oral exam is held within 6 weeks of the thesis being submitted, if the thesis is approved. The oral exam consists of a public presentation by the student of his/her work of at least 30 minutes in length with the examiners being present, followed by an oral examination/conversation with the examiners about the project. The master`s thesis and oral examination are assessed together. The oral exam can adjust the final grade one grade up or down.Re-sit examination
Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination. The deadline for resubmitting the thesis is 3 months from the time the candidate is informed about the exam result. If the thesis receives a grade of "F" a second time, the student must apply to the Programme Board for a new master`s thesis project.- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 60
- Course code: FYS-3900
- Responsible unit
- Department of Physics and Technology
- Earlier years and semesters for this topic