8 Physics MSc Degree Programs in Italy

Physics is a fundamental science, which aims to discover the laws underlying natural phenomena that manifest themselves on all scales of length and time, from the cosmos to elementary particles. Characteristic of physics is the method of investigation based on a dialectical relationship between theory and experiment. In addition to preparing for scientific research - in universities or research institutions - the study of physics provides solid theoretical and experimental foundations, combined with analysis, modeling, and problem-solving skills.

The University of Ferrara, founded in 1391, is one of Italy’s oldest institutions, with a long-standing tradition in education and research. In recent decades, the University of Ferrara has continued to evolve, establishing new faculties and expanding its academic offerings to include Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. The University of Ferrara carries out its research activity through thirteen Departments located in prestigious historical buildings across the city. The Department of Physics and Earth Sciences and the Department of Engineering are particularly successful at the European and international levels, accounting for about half the projects realized from 2014 to the present.

The International MSc Programme in Physics, delivered entirely in English, is designed to provide students with a thorough and flexible training in the field of physical sciences and its technological applications, in an exciting and international research environment. It is also aimed to provide a solid cultural background in the various fields of modern physics, covering both theoretical and experimental aspects. Students may specialize in a particular sub-field, such as Nuclear and particle astrophysics, Atomic and molecular physics, Physics of complex systems, Environmental physics, and Aerospace physics, thus taking the right road to become leader in their field of interest.

The Master in Physics is born as a response to the explicit needs of innovative science and industry: combining cutting-edge skills in physics, with STEM knowledge, problem-solving attitude, and soft skills in business and technology management, finance, and sustainability.

Over the years the Department of Physics at the University of Trento has earned an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, undergraduate education and postgraduate training. Our undergraduate and Master’s degree programmes offer thorough coverage of the core areas of Modern Physics and a wide range of vibrant and leading international research topics.

MSc in Physics of Complex Systems Nowadays, professionals who want to make innovations in frontier scientific and technological fields (such as system biology, neuroscience, computation, network engineering, web economy, financial markets modeling, and innovative materials) need to master the most advanced concepts and methodologies to deal with complex systems. 

The Master’s degree in Physics of Data provides new theoretical and computational tools to tackle the explosion of datasets within the physicist mindset. It combines advanced knowledge in the field of Physics with high-level training in Data Science. The program thus trains the new generation of data physicists, equipped with tools that will allow them to face the challenges that the digital revolution has brought to our society.

The main educational objective of this Master of Science program is to prepare an engineer able to “produce” innovation both in the industrial environment as well as in basic research and which is highly competitive in the global market, with particular reference to the physical and optical technology, nanotechnology and photonics sectors.