Ben-Gurion University of the Negev M.Sc. in Physics
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

M.Sc. in Physics

  • Be'er Sheva, Israel
  • Sde Boker, Israel

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

Mar 2026

ILS 17,329 / per year *

On-Campus

* varies according to CPI index

Key Summary

    About : The M.Sc. in Physics program focuses on advanced concepts and applications within the field of physics. It aims to prepare students for a range of scientific careers through a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects. This postgraduate degree combines rigorous coursework with opportunities for research and hands-on experience.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers as physicists, research scientists, or educators in academia and industry. Other potential roles include positions in engineering firms, government laboratories, and technology-related companies, where they can apply their analytical and problem-solving skills.

The Department of Physics maintains an extensive research program in all the major fields of Physics, including Astrophysics, High Energy Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electro-Optics, and Biophysics. Our graduates can be found throughout all the ranks of universities, research institutes, and industry in Israel.

The Physics Department conducts experimental and theoretical research in many cutting-edge areas of current interest.

The experimental fields include:

  • Condensed matter
  • Surface physics
  • Lasers and quantum optics
  • Cold atoms
  • DNA biophysics and biological systems
  • Medical Physics
  • Nuclear physics and dosimetry​

The theoretical fields include:

  • Elementary particles and field theory
  • Astrophysics and cosmology
  • Condensed matter and statistical mechanics
  • Nonlinear dynamics

The M.Sc. program in Physics offers a thesis (research) track and requires two years of full-time study. Outstanding students may enroll in the combined M.Sc.-Ph.D. track during the 2nd year of their M.Sc. studies.