Master of Science with focus on Particle Physics

The Center for Particle Physics Siegen offers a two-year Master of Science (Physics) degree with focus on particle physics. The study program is research oriented, i.e. after its successful completion the students will be qualified to understand and participate in topical research in particle physics. The program is designed for four semesters. In the first two semesters the students attend specialized lectures, seminars and a laboratory course, followed by one semester of preparation for research work, which culminates in a master thesis to be prepared during the last semester.

The curriculum offers the students ample flexibility to tailor their studies to their personal interests. It is subdivided into four categories:

1. Mandatory Courses: Laboratory Course and Master Seminar
2. Mandatory Electives: Two Core Modules and one Elective in the chosen Focus Area
3. Electives: Further Core Modules and Electives
4. Research Phase: Preparation Phase, Training Phase and Master Thesis
   

A student with interests in experimental particle physics may choose the following modules:

• Core Modules:
  • Experimental Particle Physics (EPP)
  • Concepts and Phenomena in Particle Physics (CPPP)
• Electives:
  • Physics at the Large Hadron Collider
  • Detector Physics
  • Astroparticle Physics
  • Machine Learning
  • Accelerator Physics 

A student with interests in theoretical particle physics may choose the following modules:

• Core Module:
  • Theoretical Particle Physics 1 (TPP 1)
  • Theoretical Particle Physics 2 (TPP 2)
• Electives:
  • Physics at the Large Hadron Collider
  • Cosmology
  • Flavour Physics
  • Effective Field Theories
  • Special Topics in Quantum Field Theory

Applications should be submitted via the online application portal unisono of the university. At this page, you have to do the “Self-Registration” first. Please do not send any application documents via e-mail or regular mail.

You are encouraged to apply early, up to 3 months prior to the deadline. Typically, it will take one month to notify you of our decision regarding your admission.

For further information on the admission and application, please visit the webpage on admission and application, or contact the program coordinators PD Dr. Carmen Diez Pardos (Carmen.DPardos[at]uni-siegen.de) or Dr. Björn O. Lange (lange[at]physik.uni-siegen.de).

Further information

• The Center for Particle Physics Siegen regularly presents the study program in virtual Particle Physics Master Days.
  • Next sessions:
    • 6 May 2025, 13:00 CET
    • 20 May 2025, 17:00 CET
• Further details of the study program can also be found in the M.Sc. Brochure and the Handbook of Modules.

Why study in Siegen?

• Participate in world-leading research in experimental and theoretical particle physics.
• Choose your favorite courses from a broad range of specialized lectures.
• Profit from an exceptional student-to-staff ratio.
• Benefit from low living costs in Siegen and no tuition fees.
• Enjoy an active and intercultural student life.