Mandatory modules
The following three modules are required:
- Numerical Mathematics (11 credits)
- High-Performance Computing Architecture (6 credits)
- High-Performance Computing Lab (8 credits)
Specializations and Focus Areas
Overview
Throughout their studies, students can refine their academic profile by taking elective modules. They can choose between a flexible specialization and a defined focus area. While a specialization can be chosen freely and is not listed by name on the diploma, a focus area follows a clearly defined structure and is listed on the diploma.
Specializations
The specializations in the master's degree program in physics are particular strength of the degree program at Goethe University. Studnts can choose from an exceptionally wide range of courses and focus on their individual interests. As a result, it is possible to study courses that are entirely up to the student’s own preferences, without having to formally register them at the examination office. However, a specialization is not listed on the diploma.
Focus Area
In the master's degree program in physics, students can choosethe focus area “Computational Physics”. This specialization offers in-depth study in the field of computational physics and will be noted on the master's diploma upon successful completion.
Required modules for “Computational Physics”
Elective modules
Students must take at least one of the following modules:
- Computational Physics and Simulations in MATLAB* (6 credits)
- Numerical Methods in Physics (6 credits)
- Advanced General Relativity (6 credits)
- Reinforcement Learning (6 credits)
- Advanced Introduction to C++, Scientific Computing, and Machine Learning* (8 credits)
- Numerical Methods (for Differential Equations in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics) (5 credits)
- Quantum Molecular Dynamics (5 credits)
* this module is only permitted if it was not used as a substitute for the VPROG module during the bachelor’s program.