Master Programme in Astrophysics

About the Master Programme in Astrophysics

If you are fascinated by the subject of astronomy and its endless scientific adventures, you should apply to our master program me in astrophysics. During the training, you delve into areas such as planetary systems in the Milky Way, the dynamics of the Galaxy, the evolution of stars and extragalactic astronomy.

Read more about the programme on Lund University's central website: Master programme in astrophysics, NAAFY.

Master coordinator is Jens Hoeijmakers, email: jens.hoeijmakers@fysik.lu.se

Degree requirements

Good to know about the master programme:

  • If you have already completed one or more of the mandatory courses in your bachelor programme, you may select other courses for your master programme.
  • If you would like to transfer credits from previous academic studies at another uiversity, please contact the master coordinator or the study advisor.

Mandatory courses 37.5 credits

  • Extragalactic astronomy (ASTM19), 7.5 credits
  • Planetary systems (ASTM30/20), 7.5 credits
  • Stellar structure and evolution (ASTM25), 7.5 credits
  • Dynamic astronomy (ASTM28), 7.5 credits
  • Statistical tools in astrophysics (ASTM29), 7.5 credits

Other courses 22.5 credits

Within the programme, you also need to select courses for 22.5 credits. We recommend the following courses:

  • High energy astrophysics (ASTM12), 7.5 credits
  • Observational techniques and instruments (ASTM18), 7.5 credits
  • Computational astrophysics (ASTM22), 7.5 credits
  • Mathematical methods of physics (FYTN01), 7.5 credits
  • General relativity (FYTN08), 7.5 credits
  • Radiation processes and stellar atmospheres (ASTA34), 7.5 credits
  • Astrobiology (ASTC11/01), 7.5 credits
  • Introduction to astrophysics (ASTB01), 7.5 credits
  • Fluid dynamics (FYTA14), 7.5 credits
  • Electromagnetism (FYSC20/FYTB13), 7.5 credits
  • The scientific method (MNXA19), 7.5 credits

Degree project 60 credits

  • Astronomy: Master's degree project (ASTM32), 60 credits