MSc in Physics
Ramat Gan, Israel
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
ILS 17,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* annual tuition for international masters degree students who are not Israeli citizens is approximately NIS 14,000 plus an additional 25% above the base payment
Key Summary
About: Bar-Ilan University's MSc in Physics trains specialists in solid-state, quantum optics, nanoscience and statistical physics. The department, opened in 1955 by a student of Albert Einstein, emphasizes nanotechnology, quantum physics, spintronics, biophysics and statistical mechanics and plans an astrophysics specialty. Students get personalized mentoring and combine theoretical study with R&D lab training. The university grew from 70 to 21,000 students and has eight faculties including Exact Sciences and Engineering.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue PhD or academic research, or work in high-tech R&D, nanotechnology, quantum industry, optics and instrumentation; employers include startups, semiconductor firms and national government research institutes.
Research specialists that are leaders in the fields of solid-state, quantum optics, nanoscience, and statistical physics
Bar-Ilan University’s physics department was inaugurated in 1955 by a student of Albert Einstein. In recent years, it has invested great efforts in absorbing young, vibrant researchers who devote themselves to innovative projects. Specializations include nanotechnology, quantum physics, spintronics, biophysics, quantum optics, statistical mechanics, and more. In addition, the department plans on opening up an astrophysics specialty in the near future. Students, via warm and personalized mentoring, are trained not only for academic careers but also for placement in high-tech positions; theoretical studies go hand-in-hand with R&D training at the Bar-Ilan physics department.
The Master’s Degree Study Program Includes Conducting Research And Submitting A Written Thesis. Duration Of Studies: 2 Years. Courses Of Study. Physics.
The Master’s degree study program includes conducting research and submitting a written thesis.
Duration of studies: 2 years.
Courses Of Study
- Physics
- Biophysics
The research areas are determined on an individual basis by the student’s supervisor.
Advance Requirements
- For the Physics course of study: Bachelor’s degree in Physics with a grade average of at least 80%.
- For the Biophysics course of study: Bachelor’s degree in Biophysics with a grade average of at least 80%. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or Life Sciences may be accepted with complementary studies that will be defined based on the research specialization track.
All the applicants in all the tracks are required to find a supervisor among the department’s faculty members and to have him/her sign his/her name on a supervision form before they are accepted for studies.
Acceptance to the department is conditional on the presentation of a medical certificate confirming fitness to study in the department, including participation in labs. The certificate is to be presented no later than on the registration day of the study program. Bar-Ilan students registering for Master’s degree studies immediately after completing the Bachelor’s degree studies, without interruption, are exempt from presenting such a certificate.
Hours And Seminars Quota
13 annual hours, including participation in obligatory courses (according to the course of study) and an advanced seminar.
Participation in the departmental colloquium in all the years of study is obligatory.
Knowledge Of Languages
English for a Master’s degree.
(For details on screening exams, the level of courses to be determined, and the exemption criteria for those entitled – see the Introduction chapter).
Instructions For Writing The Thesis
See the regulations of the Master’s Degree Committee in the Introduction chapter.
Final Exam
The final exam will be based on the thesis and on the bibliography that served as the basis for the research.
Jewish Studies
Based on the general requirements for the Master’s Degree (see the Introduction chapter).
The research proposal must be submitted by the end of the first year of study
For additional details contact:
International Division
Bar-Ilan University
Ramat-Gan, Israel 5200002