Specialisation

Space physics

Main content

After a completed Master's degree in Space Physics the candidate should have:

Knowledge

convey facts and discuss basic theories about physical processes at the Sun, in the solar wind, in the magnetosphere and in the ionosphere
explain how the Northern Lights occur and how space weather can disturb technological systems
explain selected experimental methods and measurements techniques in space physics
show that one has advanced knowledge in space physics at a good level, and specialized insight in a smaller area connected to the Master degree project

Skills

carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision, but with a large degree of independence and own initiative, and in coherence with good ethical conduct
manage and present scientific data, discuss precision and accuracy and use programming tools to analyse and process data
analyse problems in space physics and discuss ways to explore these with the aid of theory and experimental methods
orient oneself in the scientific community and collect, analyse and utilize necessary knowledge and tools needed to carry out a research project
analyse and critically evaluate scientific sources of information and apply these to structure and formulate reasoning and new ideas within space physics
analyse, interpret and discuss own results in a scientifically sound and critical way, and in light of data and theories within his/her own field

General knowledge

be able to analyse scientific problems in general and participate in discussion about different ways to address and solve problems
give good written and oral presentation of scientific topics and results
communicate scientific problems, analyses and conclusions within space physics, both to specialists and the general public
be able to reflect over central scientific problems in his/her own work and other people¿s work
demonstrate understanding and respect for scientific values like openness, precision and reliability

Autumn

In order to apply for the Master Programme in Physics, Space Physics, you need a bachelor degree in Physics or related fields.

Bachelor degrees from UiB that qualify:

Bachelor degrees that qualify

Bachelor degree in Physics
Other bachelor degrees can qualify if you can document courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equation, Function of Several Variables, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Basic Measurement Science and Experimental Physics, Modern Physics, Project in Physics

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