Physics is a broad subject that is based on both experimental, theoretical, and computational physics. The various scientific subjects various from subatomic physics to astrophysics.
The graduate school in physics contributes to giving you as a doctoral student detailed and theoretical research that gives you a high relevance for a future in both industry and academia.
The graduate school in physics is also unique as it interacts with several other subjects such as materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, and life sciences. There are different specializations to choose from. Read more in the study plan.
The graduate school is organized within the Department of Physics.
Syllabus
Established by the Vice President on 2006-02-17, reference number C2006/178.
Latest revised on 2021-06-23, reference number F2021/0110.
This syllabus applies to doctoral students admitted as of 2018-04-01.
Regarding older syllabus, please contact the first vice/vice head of department.
Transitional regulations:
A doctoral student admitted to an older syllabus may earn a degree in accordance with this, provided that the current Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes and current Local Qualifications Framework – third cycle qualifications are followed.
Doctoral students admitted to an older syllabus of graduate school Physics can, however, change to the current syllabus by an application to the Deputy/Vice Head of Department. The change must be documented in the individual study plan.
The graduate school is regulated by the Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes and the Local Qualifications Framework for Chalmers University of Technology – third cycle qualifications and is described in the syllabus for the graduate school. In the event of any conflict between the documents, the Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes and the Local Qualifications Framework for Chalmers University of Technology – third cycle qualifications are governing. For the most recent version of all regulatory documents referenced in this syllabus, see Chalmers’s internal website.
