Physics, Degree Project
Do you want to specialize in a specific area in physics and put all your knowledge from previous courses into action? In the degree project you will work individually under supervision to perform a research project, that will complete your master studies.
When you are finished with your courses (or most of them) on your master programme in physics, theoretical physics or computational physics you should perform this degree project. It is typically carried out in a research group where you have one of our researchers as a supervisor, but you can also perform it at an external company/organization.
The degree project can be started any time of the academic year and to get started you need to find a supervisor. If your supervisor is not a teacher at the Department of Physics, you will also need to find an assistant supervisor from the department. Together with your supervisor you write a project plan, which needs to be approved by the course coordinator. You will then be assigned a contact person, whom you will meet to sign a contract for the project. Your contact person will also give practical advice, and will follow up that your work is progressing according to plan.
During the degree project, you will explore the scientific question set up in the project plan and write a report about your results. During this time, you will get supervision from your supervisor. At the end, you will present your findings in a written report and an oral presentation.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department
Everyone admitted to a course in Physics will receive a welcome letter with important information from us via e-mail. If you have not receive an e-mail by mid-January, please contact our Academic advisor! Unfold and read more.
Roll-call
Courses at the Department of Physics do not have a roll-call. Instead the course starts with the first lecture.
Registration
After being admitted to a course, you must register to confirm that you are starting your studies. For most of our courses this can be done online using your university account. Registration normally opens two weeks before the course starts and you must have registered at the latest one week after. If you have any problems with registration, contact our Student office. Contact details can be found below.
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Learning platform
Most of the courses in physics use the Athena learning platform. Once registered, the course should appear automatically in Athena. If you cannot find the course, contact the course coordinator. If the course uses a different website, you can find the link further down on this web page.
Conditionally admitted
If you are conditionally admitted to a course at our department you need to contact our Academic advisor before you can register. Contact us as soon as possible, well before the course starts. Contact details are found further down on this web page.
Applicants on waiting list
Are you placed on a waiting list to any of our courses? You will always be contacted via e-mail if you are offered a place. Normaly we will not admit new students if more than 1 week has passed after the first lecture.
Find the Departmend of Physics
Most of the physics courses are held in the AlbaNova building, located between the Frescati campus and the Royal Institute of Technology (Tekniska högskolan, KTH). Courses in medical radiation physics are sometimes held at Campus Karolinska Hospital. A few of our physics courses are also given in collaboration with KTH or other departments. If this is the case it is clearly stated further down on this web page.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
When you are finished with your courses (or most of them) on your master programme in physics, theoretical physics or computational physics you should perform this degree project. It is typically carried out in a research group where you have one of our researchers as a supervisor, but you can also perform it at an external company/organization.
The degree project can be started any time of the academic year and to get started you need to find a supervisor. If your supervisor is not a teacher at the Department of Physics, you will also need to find an assistant supervisor from the department. Together with your supervisor you write a project plan, which needs to be approved by the course coordinator. You will then be assigned a contact person, whom you will meet to sign a contract for the project. Your contact person will also give practical advice, and will follow up that your work is progressing according to plan.
During the degree project, you will explore the scientific question set up in the project plan and write a report about your results. During this time, you will get supervision from your supervisor. At the end, you will present your findings in a written report and an oral presentation.
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Course structure
This is a second cycle course with individual starting and ending times. Typically, it is performed at full speed. Note that to be able to get the highest grades on the degree project, you need to finish within a specific time. If there are special reasons, e.g. courses you want to take in parallel, it may also be possible to study the course part time. Part time study needs approval from the course coordinator before the project is started.
Read more on the institution website: Instructions for degree projects in the Master's programmes
Teaching format
The teaching on the course consists of individual supervision. You are entitled to at least 30 hours of supervision during the course.
Assessment
Your written report will be pre-examined by a degree committee that recommends or opposes the report for presentation. After that, you will present your report both as your written report and with an oral seminar. At the presentation, the degree committee will ask questions, after which the examiner, after consultation with the committee, sets the grade.
Examiner
Vladimir Krasnov, phone: +468 553 786 06, e-mail: krasnov@fysik.su.se
Igor Pikovski, phone: +468 553 780 17, e-mail: igor.pikovski@fysik.su.se
Fawad Hassan, phone: +468-553 787 39, e-mail: fawad@fysik.su.se
Ana Predojevic, phone: +468 553 785 04, e-mail: ana.predojevic@fysik.su.se
Markus Kowalewski, phone: +468 553 786 61, e-mail: markus.kowalewski@fysik.su.se
Henrik Öström, phone: +468 553 786 41, epost: henrik.ostrom@fysik.su.se
Jörgen Sjölin,phone: +468 553 786 75, epost: sjolin@fysik.su.seThe examiner will be selected from the group of possible examiners above and will be determined when the project is approved.
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
The literature consists of scientific publications and reports within the subject of the degree project. This literature can both be determined by the student through searches in publication databases and literature handed out by the supervisor or co-supervisor.
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Contact
Contact person for the degree project:
Vladimir Krasnov, phone: +468 553 786 06, e-mail: krasnov@fysik.su.seAcademic advisor at the Department of Physics: studievagledare@fysik.su.se
Student office: studentexp@fysik.su.se
