Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 credits in physics or the equivalent. The degree must include at least 90 credits in physics. English course 6/English level 2 (advanced proficiency).
Lund University has a long tradition of research at the absolute forefront of astronomy. Our staff also play an active and leading role in the international research community and take part in several international initiatives, including space missions and ground-based telescopes, instruments and surveys. As a Master student, you will thus be part of an environment characterised by international excellence, especially with regard to research into the Milky Way and its stars, exoplanets, galaxy evolution and astrometry.
All teaching staff on the Master programme are researchers, so the courses are continuously adapted to reflect current research. The proportion of teacher-directed learning is high, and the programme provides specialist knowledge of the methods used by astronomers to study and understand our universe. You will have the opportunity to combine and apply knowledge from your previous studies in both physics and mathematics.
For example, you will learn how to numerically simulate the evolution and final stages of various types of stars. You will also learn how to determine the motions of stars, their spatial distribution and distances. You will also acquire knowledge of the evolution of galaxies and the latest research findings on exoplanets and their atmospheres.