Course details

The MSc in Physics is a two-year programme.

Each course includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty.

You can choose between one of the following profiles:

First year courses

Second year courses

Gauge theories (6 ECTS)
6 ECTS among:
- Solid state physics (6 ECTS)
- Quantum phenomena and technology (6 ECTS)
- Advanced solid state physics (6 ECTS)
6 ECTS among:
- Differential geometry (6 ECTS)
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning (6 ECTS)
- Time series analysis and forecasting (6 ECTS)
- Stochastic processes and optimization for machine learning (6 ECTS)
Internship in partner companies and research institutions (6 ECTS)
Final dissertation (36 ECTS)

First year courses

Advanced techniques for physics research (12 ECTS)
Quantum physics of atoms and molecules (8 ECTS)
Statistical mechanics and complex systems (8 ECTS)
Solid state physics (8 ECTS)
6 ECTS among:
- Non-linear optics (6 ECTS)
- Quantum phenomena and technologies (6 ECTS)
12 ECTS among:
- Coding for data science applications (6 ECTS)
- Data analysis: techniques and tools (6 ECTS)
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning (6 ECTS)
- Cloud computing and technologies (4 ECTS)
- Deep learning applications (8 ECTS)
Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
Seminar on theological issues (in Y1 or Y2)

Second year courses

6 ECTS among:
- Gravity and cosmology (6 ECTS)
- Micrometeorology (6 ECTS)
6 ECTS among:
- Quantum electronics and photonics (6 ECTS)
- Advanced solid state physics (6 ECTS)
- Surface and nano science (6 ECTS)
12 ECTS among:
- Technologies in action lab* (4 ECTS)
- Economics of innovation* (6 ECTS)
- Design thinking and start-up launch* (8 ECTS)
- Organizing and leading change* (6 ECTS)
- Project financing and open innovations* (8 ECTS)
- Sustainable business innovation and finance (6 ECTS)
Internship in partner companies (6 ECTS)
Final dissertation (30 ECTS)

*Milan campus

First year courses

Second year courses

First year courses

Advanced techniques for physics research (12 ECTS)
Quantum physics of atoms and molecules (8 ECTS)
Science and management of climate change (6 ECTS)
Micrometeorology (6 ECTS)
Environmental Pollution (6 ECTS)
Radioactivity and environmental and biological risks (8 ECTS)
6 ECTS among:
- Coding for Data Science and applications
- Data Analysis Techniques and Tools

Second year courses

Graduates of the MSc in Physics can work in many exciting fields. Some of the most common career paths include:

Scientist – in universities, laboratories, or private companies
Quantum engineer – working with quantum computers and new technologies
Data analyst – using data to help in finance, economics, or government
Financial risk manager – helping companies understand and manage financial risk
Innovation manager – leading new projects in technology and science
Research coordinator – organizing scientific projects in public or private research centers
Science communicator or teacher – explaining science in schools or to the public