Degree projects and applied work
The degree project in physics, at bachelor's or master's level, is an individual project that you do in a research group. You will get the opportunity to enter deeply into a subject that you are interested in, and get valuable experience of working with researchers.
The degree project at bachelor’s level is offered as a 15 credits course given two times a year.
At master's level, you do a 30 or 60 credits degree project in a research group. The master's degree project is probably the most important course of your studies, and is often the first step to your future career choice.
At the end of a degree project you write a scientific report. You also give an oral presentation.
New course codes
Starting from spring semester 2024, some course codes have been replaced by new. The new course codes are:
- FYSK04 (previously FYSK03, FYTK03, ASTK03): the bachelor degree project
- FYSM34 (previously FYSM33, FYTM05): the master degree project, 30 credits
- FYSM64 (previously FYSM63, FYTM06, ASTM32): the master degree project, 60 credits
Course website in Canvas
Degree Projects and Applied Work Courses
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
Within the course, a 7-8 weeks internship at a workplace with tasks related to the student's education is planned, implemented and evaluated. The supervisor is appointed at the workplace. The intern keeps a workbook during the internship.
How to apply
During the admission period, you will find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages. Please note that you might need to visit the Swedish website (or www.antagning.se) to see if the course is open for application.
- Applied Work, FYSB06, at lu.se (in Swedish)
- Applied Work, FYSB06, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator answers all questions about applied work and degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
In the course you will choose a problem in astrophysics, together with your supervisor, which you will study and solve independently. The task can be of an observational, technical or theoretical nature. Preferably, it should be linked to a current research project at the department.
In the course you will get the opportunity to apply your previously acquired knowledge on a specific problem and to interpret and rate the results. You will also get training in reporting the problem, methods of investigation and results, both in written and oral form.
Course web site on Canvas
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
The diploma work is one of the final steps in your academic education. The diploma work is part of a process. An education in physical science is typically rather broad and you should therefore consider early during your studies what you would like to do in your professional life and eagerly try to develop the necessary background. For a physics student, this typically includes scientific understanding, ability to analyse and interpret results, and your effectiveness in communicating knowledge and results to others.
The bachelor’s degree course has a fixed start date and a number of compulsory elements and deadlines. At the end of the course, there is an oral presentation.
Course website in Canvas
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator Oxana Smirnova answers all questions about bachelor’s degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
In the course, you choose an independent degree project in theoretical physics corresponding to 15 credits, in consultation with your supervisor and the course responsible. The project should preferably be linked to a current research project at the department.
As part of the course, you will also get training in scientific writing, academic writing in English, popular science writing, academic conduct and the use of library resources.
Course website on Canvas
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
Within the course, a four-week internship at a workplace with tasks related to the student's education is planned, implemented and evaluated. The supervisor is appointed at the workplace. The intern keeps a workbook during the internship.
How to apply
Apply to the course via https://www.antagning.se or https://www.universityadmissions.se.
Course coordinator
Oxana Smirnova
E-mail: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Course is given: Normally starts every spring semester (mid-January) and goes on for three semesters, in parallel with other courses.
The course in brief
The Master project is an original research project on a state-of-the-art topic in Astrophysics. The project is equivalent to a full-year of work (60 credits), spread over 3 semesters (in parallel with courses). Each student receives dedicated supervision from 1 or 2 staff members of the Observatory, experts in the field, and are integrated to their research teams. Students are given access to professional ressources and tools to conduct their projects, from world-class telescopes, to the fastest supercomputers.
Course coordinator
David Hobbs
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
The student chooses, in consultation with the supervisor and examiner, an independent degree project corresponding to 30 credits. The project can be experimental or theoretical. The project can either be linked to current scientific projects at the department or to problems within the subject area at companies or other departments within or outside the university. If the project is carried out outside the department, there also has to be a supervisor from the department. Proposals on degree projects are, for example, posted on the website of the department.
How to apply
Apply to the course via https://www.antagning.se or https://www.universityadmissions.se.
Questions
Our diploma work coordinator answers all questions about degree projects in physics.
E-mail: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
This diploma work course offers you a unique opportunity to work on a research project for an entire year – the longest possible time period for any degree project at the university.
The student chooses, in consultation with the supervisor and examiner, an independent degree project corresponding to 60 credits. The project can be experimental or theoretical. The project can either be linked to current scientific projects at the department or to problems within the subject area at companies or other departments within or outside the university. If the project is carried out outside the department, there also has to be a supervisor from the department. Proposals on degree projects are, for example, posted on the website of the department.
How to apply
Apply to the course via https://www.antagning.se or https://www.universityadmissions.se.
Questions
Our diploma work coordinator answers all questions about degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Course is given: both autumn and spring semesters.
The course in brief
The aim of the degree project is that the student through an independent project should show knowledge understanding, competence, skills, judgement and approach in accordance with the requirements for obtaining a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) in physics. The degree project shall be specialised and show that the student can apply scientific methodology.
Course coordinators
Victor Olariu (computational biology and biological physics)
Christian Bierlich and Roman Pasechnik (theoretical particle physics)
NO LONGER OFFERED TO NEW STUDENTS
Course is given: both autumn and spring semesters.
The course in brief
In this course, you together with your supervisor will choose a problem in theoretical physics, which you independently will study and solve. It should preferentially be linked to a current research project at the department. In the course you will get the opportunity to appy your previously acquired knowledge on a specific problem and to interpret and rate the results. You will also get training in writing a report describing the problem, methods of investigation and results.
Course coordinators
Victor Olariu (computational biology and biological physics)
Christian Bierlich and Roman Pasechnik (theoretical particle physics)
Course is given: autumn semester, or when relevant.
The course in brief
During the course, a short project in physics is planned, carried out and presented. The work includes literature search, planning of the project, theoretical or experimental work, compilation, evaluation and analysis of obtained results, as well as written and oral presentation. The project can for example constitute a pilot study for a degree project or an expansion of a project in an earlier course.
How to apply
During the admission period, you will find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages. Please note that you might need to visit the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application.
- Advanced Project, FYSP10, at lu.se (in Swedish)
- Advanced Project, FYSP10, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)
Questions
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
The student chooses, in consultation with the supervisor and examiner, an independent degree project corresponding to 30 credits. The project can be experimental or theoretical. The project can either be linked to current scientific projects at the department or to problems within the subject area at companies or other departments within or outside the university. If the project is carried out outside the department, there also has to be a supervisor from the department. Proposals on degree projects are, for example, posted on the website of the department.
Questions
Our diploma work coordinator answers all questions about degree projects in physics.
E-mail: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Course is given: both autumn and spring semester.
The course in brief
The diploma work is one of the final steps in your academic education. The diploma work is part of a process. An education in physical science is typically rather broad and you should therefore consider early during your studies what you would like to do in your professional life and eagerly try to develop the necessary background. For a physics student, this typically includes scientific understanding, ability to analyse and interpret results, and your effectiveness in communicating knowledge and results to others.
The bachelor’s degree course has a fixed start date and a number of compulsory elements and deadlines. At the end of the course, there is an oral presentation.
Course website in Canvas
Coordinator
Our diploma work coordinator Oxana Smirnova answers all questions about bachelor’s degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)
Semester and study period: every semester.
The course in brief
This diploma work course offers you a unique opportunity to work on a research project for an entire year – the longest possible time period for any degree project at the university.
The student chooses, in consultation with the supervisor and examiner, an independent degree project corresponding to 60 credits. The project can be experimental or theoretical. The project can either be linked to current scientific projects at the department or to problems within the subject area at companies or other departments within or outside the university. If the project is carried out outside the department, there also has to be a supervisor from the department. Proposals on degree projects are, for example, posted on the website of the department.
Questions
Our diploma work coordinator answers all questions about degree projects in physics.
Email: diploma_office [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (diploma_office[at]fysik[dot]lu[dot]se)