Master of Science in Physics (Research
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Program Overview
The students of our Master's programme benefit from an exceptionally wide range of research opportunities, providing them with a choice of more than 50 research groups. During...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €90,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. There are several ways to do this: High school diploma/secondary school-leaving certificate from an English-speaking institution University degree in a study programme taught in English German "Abitur" with appropriate English courses First Certificate in English (University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) or higher level (Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE)) IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a result of 5.5 or higher TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a result of 213 (computer-based test [CBT]) or 79 (Internet-based test [iBT]) or 550 (paper-based test [PBT]) Telc English B2 An oral interview to be conducted during the internal application evaluation by the department Exemption is possible for native speakers. The test date may not be older than three years at the time of the application.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Applicants are required to provide proof of a Bachelor's degree in Physics with a minimum grade of 3.0 or an equivalent final degree from a university in Germany or abroad. We require the equivalent of at least: 30 CP in experimental physics 19 CP in laboratory work 25 CP in theoretical physics 23 CP in advanced mathematics and calculational methods as well as 9 CP for a written Bachelor's thesis (Note that our three-year BSc programme corresponds to 180 CP.) Applicants with a grade of less than 3.0 may apply for a selection interview. Additionally, applicants may apply for a selection interview if at least 80% of the credit points listed above have been achieved or the applicant has not written a Bachelor's thesis. Requirements to complement the achievements obtained at a foreign university may be imposed. In order to be admitted to the Master's programme, these requirements may not exceed 27 CP and must be met in the first year of the Master's studies.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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