Physics of Molecules and Materials (specialisation)

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree

Entering the Master’s specialisation in Physics for Molecules and Materials requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the subjects below. Please note that an international degree has to be equivalent to a Dutch university diploma. The Examination Board will determine if an international student has the required knowledge to be admitted, and if the student is required to follow specific courses from the Bachelor's programme to eliminate possible deficiencies. Relevant subjects are:

• Physics and Astronomy
• Physics
• Applied Physics
• ... or equivalent

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

• A TOEFL score of ≥575 (paper based)
• An IELTS score of ≥6.5
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher

* Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are from Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Master's specialisation in the Physics of Molecules and Materials focuses on two-atom systems, multi-atom systems, molecules and nanostructures. The interface allows us to explore systems that are too complex for quantum calculations but too small for classical theories.

This programme works closely with the Institute for Molecules and Materials. You can also take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities at Radboud when conducting your internship and other research projects. Radboud also has an extensive network to help you with your internship search.

We also offer a synergy track Computational and Data Science where you dive into the synergy of different disciplines in the science faculty that are engaged in computational modeling and data science.

What will you learn?

• Gain knowledge on systems ranging from two atoms to complete nano-structures
• Explore the origin of phenomena like superconductivity and magnetism
• Get experience designing, conducting and presenting research projects and findings
• Choose from a variety of specialisations to focus on the topics that you are most passionate about

Career prospects

This Master’s specialisation is an excellent preparation for a career in research, either at a university or at a company. However, many of our students end up in business as well.

Graduates from this programme have found work at a wide range of companies:

• Consultant Billing at KPN
• Communications advisor at the Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM)
• Systems analysis engineer at Thales
• Technical consultant at UL Transaction Security
• Business analyst at Capgemini

To apply for this course, please contact us by e-mail.

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

Fees and funding

There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. Some of the opportunities are described below. A full list, including detailed information, can be found on our scholarships and grants page at our website.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

Open to a select number of excellent international students. Instead of the institutional tuition fees, non-EEA students pay the legal tuition fees (€2,209). Visa and residence permit costs, liability insurance and health insurance are also covered.

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Open to students from Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, South-Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. Instead of the institutional tuition fees, non-EEA students pay the legal tuition fees (€2,209 ). Visa and residence permit costs, liability insurance and health insurance are also covered.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

Open to excellent American students. The grant will be paid in 12 monthly instalments of 1,050 euros. International travel and the cost of the residence permit will be covered, and an extra allowance of €1150 will be paid on arrival.

Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship

Open to excellent students from China. Consists of a contribution of € 16,113 towards the total costs of one year of study or research in the Netherlands.

DIKTI-Neso Scholarships

Aimed at lecturers at higher education institutions in Indonesia who wish to pursue a PhD or Master's at a university in the Netherlands. A DIKTI scholarship includes allowances for living expenses, insurance, travel costs, tuition fees and more.

Indonesian Education Scholarship (LPDP)

Open to excellent Indonesian students under the age of 35. Involves a full scholarship.

Holland Scholarship Programme

Open to excellent students from Canada, America, India and Turkey. Scholarship consists of 5,000 euros payed at the start of study.

Dutch Student Finance

EU/EEA students and Swiss students under 30 years of age are eligible if they are working at least 56 hours per month in the Netherlands, or have been living in the Netherlands for five years or more. Dutch student finance consists of four components: a basic grant, a supplementary grant (depending on the parental income), a student travel product, and a loan.