MScPhysics and Astronomy
| Study location | Belgium, Brussels |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy is open to holders of a Flemish Bachelor degree in Physics or Physics and Astronomy. For non-Flemish degrees and other bachelors in science, applied science and life sciences, admission will be evaluated based on academic records and skills. This Master’s programme presupposes a broad and good basic knowledge of physics and astronomy. Application prerequisite for the programme Master in Physics and Astronomy is an academic Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, or equivalent. Equivalency and admission to the programme will be based on a review of each student’s academic record and will be evaluated case by case. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your documents are not in English, French or Dutch they have to be officially tranlsated (by a sworn translator) into one of these 3 languages It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Registrar’s Office |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Mexico, United States, Venezuela. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: minimum level academic module 6.5 |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. NB! Please note that you must pay a 50 EURO application fee if you have a non Flemish diploma. University will process your application as soon as the fee has been deposited into their account. If you are accepted and enrol, the application you paid for that specific programme will be deducted from your tuition fees. For example: if you submit four applications, you should pay a total of four individual application fees: 200 EURO. Once you are enrolled in that programme, only 50 EURO will be deducted from your tuition fees. |
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Overview
Physicists and astronomers try to understand nature: from the smallest building blocks of matter and their interactions to the evolution of the universe on a cosmological scale. Ultimately, this endeavour leads to new insights that are helpful in other scientific disciplines, and to many applications in our daily lives. Although our insights go ever deeper and reach ever further, there is much we still do not understand. That is why basic research remains so important.
In our Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy (2 years, 120 ECTS, jointly organised with Universiteit Gent), teaching is done in small groups, with a strong component of personal interactions between teaching staff and students. Around 50% of our graduates currently move on to a PhD. Apart from a focus on Research, we also offer the Minor in Economy and Business and the Minor in Education.
Career opportunities
A master degree opens doors in many different branches and sectors. You will be able to work in the private sector, (non-) governmental organisations, or continue your academic career as a PhD researcher. Not sure what your next step should be? The VUB helps you with your first steps on the job market.
Graduates in Physics and Astronomy from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel have acquired a broad knowledge and easily applicable skills that allow them to land a job in the most diverse sectors. They are highly regarded in all sectors where problem solving skills, analytical, mathematical and ICT skills are needed. Did you know physicists are sought-after on the job market? Like in most of Europe, in Belgium physicists are among the 10 highest-paying jobs.
A lot of graduates find a job in scientific research. They work at universities, research institutes and assist in new scientific developments. In industry, physicists are in high demand due to their broad education in modelling, statistics and informatics. In banking, finance and pharmaceutics graduates with a degree in Physics work mainly on risk analysis and modelling. Finally, several physicists are also employed in the field of education.