Aalto University MSc in Engineering Physics with Material Physics and Quantum Technology major
Aalto University offers a master's degree in Engineering Physics with a Material Physics and Quantum Technology (MaFyQT) major covering a variety of topics such as experimental and theoretical or computational materials physics and nanophysics, and quantum technology. Aalto University itself has a focus area on materials physics focusing on the discovery of novel materials and structures and to find and apply new phenomena that often occur at a nanometer length scale. The objective of this programme is to offer students a profound understanding of physics and mathematics while ensuring this is strongly interlinked with real-life problems. Graduates from the programme can expect to work in a variety of jobs from fundamental research to corporate leadership.
The Materials Physics and Quantum Technology major is offered as both a long and compact major with the compact major forming the core content of the long major. Undertaking a long major provides students with a flexible study structure and the opportunity to focus on physics, nanoscience, or designing more cross-disciplinary content for their long major.
This programme is taught entirely in English.
Curriculum
The structure for both the compact and long major include core courses, a master's thesis and elective studies. Students opting for the compact major may opt to complete a minor as well.
Compact major
Compulsory courses
- Advanced Physics Laboratory
- Computational Physics
- Physics Special Assignment or Company Internship
Optional courses
Four courses must be selected from the following course list:
- Quantum Mechanics 2
- Statistical Mechanics
- Advanced Quantum Materials
- Soft Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Many-Body Physics 1
- Optical Physics
- Advances in New Energy Technologies
- Programming course on Monte Carlo particle transport simulations
- Mathematics, applied mathematics, or systems analysis course
Long major
The long major will have the same core content as the compact major and students will need to select 25 additional credits from the course list not previously selected for their core content below to achieve their 65 credits required.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants to this programme will be assessed on the grades of their previous degrees and the results of key courses. For this programme, applicants must hold a high quality Bachelor's degree in Engineering or physics, materials science or a related fields. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics and undergraduate physics. Advanced knowledge of condensed matter physics or practical experience with experimental and computational physics research techniques are considered an advantage.
Applicants will also be evaluated on their motivation and commitment to their studies as well as previous work experience, publications, non-formal education and more.
