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Master of Physics (Leuven)

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Master of Physics (120 ECTS)

Master of Physics (120 ECTS)

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Objectives

THE PROGRAMME MASTER OF PHYSICS HAS THE FOLLOWING LEARNING OUTCOMES:

KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT

1.  to possess thorough knowledge of and insight in the field of modern physics.
2.  to possess advanced knowledge of at least one subdiscipline in the field of physics: nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, or theoretical physics, and has insight in the contemporary research within this subdiscipline.
3.  to be familiar with the most recent developments in the
research area of the master thesis

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT

4.  to have the competences and the insight to take the following steps in their own scientific research to solve advanced physical problems within a research team:
a.  to define a research topic, formulate a research question and adjust it during the research
b.  to constitute a suitable experimental and/or theoretical solution process and plan it
c.  to perform and implement a risk analysis about the planned experiments
d.  to perform a scientific study independently and accurately
e.  to process the acquired data into an illustrative work
f.  and this taking into account the relevant deontological rules of conduct.

DEVELOPING AN OPINION

5.  to be able to, starting from a research question, consult the relevant discipline-related literature and assess its validity.
6.  to be able to, starting from a research question, process, interpret and comment independently the results of their own research as well as bibliographical study in a critical way.
7.  to be able to critically judge complex scientific and societal and/or ethical issues concerning scientific research in general and physics research in particular and formulate scientifically motivated and ethically sound answers
8.  to be able to place a contemporary discussion on physics research into a historical framework and formulate an own opinion
9.  has insight into the role of physics research in the society of the twenty-first century

COMMUNICATION

10.  to have acquired the necessary attitudes and skills to participate in team in a multidisciplinary and international professional environment
11.  to be able to take a motivated position and defend it orally towards peers and experts as well as communicate in writing for a general audience.
12.  to be able to report, communicate and present written as well as orally, taking into account the relevant deontological rules of conduct.

LEARNING SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL AIMS

13.  to be capable of acquiring knowledge, carrying out research and tackling scientific problems in an autonomous way, with attention to originality and creativity
14.  to possess the skills to keep up-to-date with the recent international developments within their discipline and in science in general.
15.  to be able to use the scientific methodology in his/her own learning process while acquiring new concepts inside as well as outside physics. This is a vital skill for lifelong learning.

DEPENDING ON THE CHOSEN OPTION, THE STUDENT MASTERS FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:

16. RESEARCH: to possess specialized knowledge and skills in a research domain outside the one in which the master’s thesis is performed
17. PROFESSIONAL: to possess knowledge and skills that are applicable to a professional business-oriented or societal environment.

Career perspectives

THE PROGRAMME MASTER OF PHYSICS HAS THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS:

1. Being willing and capable to be a part of the international scientific community.
2. Being willing and capable to critically participate in the societal discussions regarding sustainability from one’s own expertise in the scientific domain.