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Presentation


CdS President Stefano Roddaro


CdS Council


Course Committee


Quality

The Master’s Degree Program (LM) in Physics provides a solid cultural foundation in various areas of Physics, with particular emphasis on mastery of the scientific method, knowledge of data-analysis techniques, and the supporting mathematical and computational tools. The program offers six curricula—Theoretical Physics, Physics of Matter, Medical Physics, Physics of Fundamental Interactions, Astronomy and Astrophysics, and General Physics—each of which is further organized into a variety of Recommended Study Plans reflecting current research areas well established within the Department of Physics.

Recommended Study Plans

Astronomy and
astrophysics

Complex
systems

Data analysis for experimental physics

Fundamental
interactions

Medical
physics

Phenomenology of
fund. interactions

Physics for
cultural heritage

Physics of
biosystems

Physics of geofluids
dynamics & solid earth

Physics of
matter

Physics of
the universe

Plasma
physics

Quantum computing
and technologies

Theoretical
physics

Theory of
quantum materials

For further details, check the webpage dedicated to the Study Plans.

Synergy with Research

All Master’s Degree tracks are designed with both the educational needs of our students and the current research lines—well represented within the Department of Physics and among our partner institutions—in mind, including:

This offers students a unique and enriching opportunity to engage effectively with the world of research. For more information on our activities, please visit the Research page on the Department of Physics.

International Training

The Study Program is deeply integrated into the international context and supports various activities that allow students to complete part of their training outside the Department — specifically at foreign universities or research laboratories — thereby offering a practical way to broaden their academic and professional horizons.

The Erasmus program supports mobility for both study and thesisplacements at foreign universities.

The University of Pisa is a member of the alliance Circle U., which promotes various mobility programs.

The Study Program also supports various other initiatives, including several Dual Degree Programs, Summer/Winter Schools, and more. For details, please consult the Study Abroad page.

Work opportunities

Master’s graduates in Physics, thanks to the technical-scientific and analytical skills they have acquired, will be able to assume leadership roles in areas such as research and development, technological innovation, management of advanced projects, and high-level science communication.

The Master’s Degree in Physics offers career prospects in:

  • PhD and academic career, in Italy or abroad
  • Activities in technological and industrial innovation
  • Applied research in condensed matter physics, electronics, computer science, and biomedicine
  • Project and facility management in companies, public institutions, healthcare, and environmental sectors
  • Research in industries and institutes, both national and international
  • Teaching activities and science communication

For a summary of employment outcomes of Master’s graduates in Physics, please consult the AlmaLaurea employment report for Master’s Graduates in Physics.

91%

graduates’
satisfaction

86,9%

Employment rate at one year
after the Master’s Degree

(data from Alma Laurea)

For further information, check:

Last updated on: 03/08/2025

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The study plan addresses investigative methods related to astrophysical and space-related topics, and explores the links between fundamental physics and observational evidence in astrophysics.

(Curriculum Astronomia e Astrofisica)

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The program focuses on theoretical and computational methods for the study of novel materials.

(Curriculum Generale)

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The study plan covers a wide range of topics in theoretical physics, including quantum field theory, the phenomenology of fundamental interactions, gravitation theory, statistical and condensed matter physics, and nuclear interactions.

(Curriculum Fisica Teorica)

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The program covers the fundamentals and basic physical processes in plasmas, with further study of space plasmas and nuclear fusion.

(Curriculum Fisica della Materia)

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The study plan provides both theoretical and experimental training in the field of quantum computing and related technologies.

(Curriculum Generale)

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The program equips students to study cosmic phenomena using an interdisciplinary theoretical and experimental approach, including the observation of gravitational waves, electromagnetic radiation, and astroparticles. The program benefits from proximity to the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO) and research conducted with the Advanced VIRGO gravitational wave detector.

(Curriculum Generale)

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Focused on the theoretical and experimental study of states of matter, both classical and quantum, and their interactions with electromagnetic fields.

(Curriculum Fisica della Materia)

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The plan provides theoretical and applied foundations for studying key processes in geophysical fluids and the solid Earth, with applications in seismology, volcanology, and environmental physics.

(Curriculum Generale)

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A program that explores the intersection between condensed matter physics, complex systems, and life sciences.

(Curriculum Fisica della Materia)

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This study plan aims to train physicists capable of effectively collaborating with art historians, restorers, and archaeologists to address complex issues through the use of tools and methods typical of physical research, within a multidisciplinary context.

(Curriculum Generale)

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The study plan covers both theoretical and experimental aspects of fundamental interactions in physics, positioned between theoretical physics and experimental particle physics.

(Curriculum Generale)

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The study plan focuses on the application of physical principles and methods to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases.

(Curriculum Fisica Medica)

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The study plan provides knowledge in nuclear and subnuclear particle physics, gravitational waves, and cosmic-origin particles.

(Curriculum Interazioni Fondamentali)

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An educational program focused on advanced data analysis techniques, with applications to experimental physics.

(Curriculum Generale)

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An interdisciplinary program providing skills to study complex systems—those composed of many interacting components, often exhibiting unpredictable and emergent behavior.

(Curriculum Generale)

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