The two-year track Theoretical Physics in the Master?s programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, offers education and training from researchers of one of Europe's leading institutes in this challenging and exciting field. Requiring a high level of conceptual and technical sophistication, it seeks to answer deeply fundamental questions such as: What is matter made of? What is the nature of space and time?
Is Theoretical Physics in Amsterdam?the study for me?
If you?are fascinated by physics and the laws of science, Theoretical Physics might be the track for you. You will need to?have a profound knowledge of the special theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, electrodynamics, calculus and linear algebra (a basic knowledge of condensed matter and particle physics is an advantage). Furthermore, you:
- Want to understand at a fundamental level why matter is what it is, and how this affects the world around us
- Enjoy exploring and developing mathematical models
- Have a high ability for abstraction
- Are willing to dig deep to find solutions to physics problems
