Advanced Methods in Particle Physics
Summary
| Degree | Master of Science (M.Sc.) |
|---|---|
| Subject group | Natural Sciences and Computer Sciences |
| Standard program duration | 4 semesters |
| Admission requirements |
none
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| Start of studies |
Winter semester
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| Language | English |
| Enrollment requirements | |
| Further information | Departement of Physics |
| Department | Department of Physics |
Overview
The International Master of Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP) is a joint degree program offered by the University of Bologna (Italy), the University of Clermont Auvergne (France) and TU Dortmund University (Germany), and it is supported by internationally renowned partner institutions.
The main focus of the program is on experimental and theoretical particle physics. Methodologically, the program is based on three pillars, each of which is associated with one of the three universities. These are machine learning and statistical data analysis, instrumentation and detector physics as well as large-scale scientific computing and programming. Training in these aspects is the second focus of the program.
The students of one year study as a cohort, who attend courses together at the University of Clermont Auvergne (1st semester), TU Dortmund University (2nd semester) and the University of Bologna (3rd semester) during the first three semesters. In the fourth semester, the students will write a Master thesis, which can be carried out at one of the three universities or at one of the associated partner institutions.
Skills and knowledge
The Master’s degree program addresses students who have a genuine interest in particle physics and who would like to deepen their knowledge also in the modern and advanced methods used in this particular field of research and the labour market.
Students should have a basic knowledge of particle physics, e.g. from undergraduate courses, and the willingness to travel. Given the international character of the programme, students are required to have a good command of the English language (level B2).
Field of activity
Even though the Master’s degree program provides for a specialization in a subfield of physics, the degree offers significant advantages over classical physics programs. On the one hand, it allows for an increased mobility and a great potential for international experience. On the other hand, the three pillars of methodological education are associated with skills that are in demand on the job market. In addition, the program is a ticket to a promising academic career, e.g. through a subsequent doctorate.
Additional information
In addition to the semester-wise mobility schedule, students have the opportunity to attend an international summer school during the semester breaks and excursions to research facilities in Europe. Furthermore, an academic trade fair will allow an exchange between the students and the associated partners, among them internationally renowned institutions such as CERN, BNL, DESY, KEK, NIKHEF, and MIT.