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Doctoral Study

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Dear doctoral candidates and all those who want to become one, here you will find all information about doctoral studies at the Faculty of Physics. We will answer your questions and accompany you on the way to your doctorate!

Are you thinking about a doctorate? First of all, think about the field of research in which you would like to work! The choice of your doctoral topic is of central importance, because those who research with enthusiasm will reach their goal in the end! At the Faculty of Physics a PhD is possible in the subjects astronomy , meteorology and physics (only available in German). Afterwards, you should find a supervisor for your doctoral project who is authorized to conduct examinations. Looking specifically for PhD positions and finding out about structured PhD programs can also be very helpful. Contact one of our researchers directly. Information on subjects and research areas as well as an overview of professors can be found in the research section .

A 5-year Master's degree with at least the grade 'good' or a 3-year Bachelor's degree with the grade 'very good' is required for admission to the doctoral program.

We are glad to assist you with all administrative steps - from the admission and submission to the defense of your dissertation. You will find all important information below.

All legally binding regulations can be found in the current version of the examination regulations - these and possible amendment regulations are available for download here (PDF, 130 KB) .

Supervisor Search for and contact a university lecturer on your own. All professors and private lecturers at the university count as a university lecturer. Letter of admission It is mandatory to apply for admission at the dean's office. For this, please hand in all necessary documents: (certified copies can be made in the dean's office)

Confirmation of Supervision (PDF, 96 KB)

• Application for Admission to Doctoral Studies (PDF, 146 KB)
• Statement criminal investigation (PDF, 183 KB)
• Signed curriculum vitae
• Identity card or passport as a certified copy
• with a German master degree in physics: certified copy of Master's certificate and diploma
• with a foreign/non-specialized university degree : certified copy of Bachelor's and Master's certificate, diploma and final transcript of records

Once your admission request has been checked and confirmed, you will receive an admission letter via post mail. With this you can apply for enrollment at the Office of the University Registrar or the International Office .

Admission to doctoral studies is open to students with an outstanding Bachelor’s degree.

• an excellent bachelor's degree with a grade of "very good"
• or a placement among the top 10% in the respective year,
• a mentor who will advise you

Applicants with degrees earned outside the EU must submit GRE Subject Test scores in physics or mathematics.

• In addition to the Application for Doctoral Admission (PDF, 146 KB) , please submit this form (PDF, 128 KB) (currently only available in German) to the Dean's Office along with the documents requested therein.
• Ask your mentor to send the mentor commitment (PDF, 98 KB) to the Dean's Office.
• You then have to enroll in the respective master's program and successfully complete 60 ECTS of Master courses in the following two semesters with an average grade of at least good ( grade ≤ 2.5 ). Course selection will take place in consultation with your mentor.
• These required achievements have to be proven to the Dean's Office at the end of the two semesters . To do so, present the master's certificates to the examination office and obtain a statement of account.
• Please submit the supervision commitment together with the account statement of the master's achievements to the Dean's Office.
• You can then enroll in the doctoral program.

With the doctoral degree, you do not acquire a master's degree. This may have consequences later on, e.g. on the pay group in case of employment in the public service. A doctorate without a master's degree is therefore not advisable for people who want to stay in Germany. However, if you are pursuing a Master's degree, you should remain enrolled in the Master's program and complete the remaining required coursework.

Information on how to obtain a Master's degree can be found in the FAQs on this page.

The faculty member who gives you the mentoring commitment is not obligated to continue to mentor you and give you a mentoring commitment for the doctoral degree.

• with a " First Degree Master " or
• with a 3-year Bachelor's degree and a one-year Master's degree (" Integrated Master ")

Depending on where you are from and depending on where you obtained your Master degree, the International Office or the Office of the University Registrar is responsible for enrollment as a doctoral student. Please follow their instructions on the information page.

• Doctoral studies are not subject to a standard period of study. As a rule, enrollment for the purpose of a doctorate is limited to a maximum of 8 semesters.
• If you are seeking a doctorate via access with an excellent bachelor's degree, you must apply as a master's student. See the information page on application, admission and enrollment .

Please note the following for the submission of your thesis:

• Please make an appointment to submit your dissertation in good time.
• A time limit of at least six weeks should be granted between the submission of your thesis and your oral examination, so that all deadlines can be duly met. We therefore recommend that you consult with your reviewers in order to plan your oral examination.
• Your committee will consist of 6 members (old regulations) or 5 members (new regulations). Please note that amongst them there must be one theoretician, one experimentalist and one person from another field in physics than your own. There can only be one external member.
• You have to submit eight copies (old doctoral regulations) or seven copies (new doctoral regulations), hard bound in DIN A 4 format. Your doctoral thesis should be preceded by an abstract in German language , included in your thesis.
• All documents that have to be submitted together with the hard copies can be found on the last page of the Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (new regulations) (PDF, 212 KB) / Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (old regulations) (PDF, 201 KB) Please read this form carefully in order to ensure that different documents can be issued in due time.
• A list containing the suggested members of the Doctoral Examination Committee (PDF, 97 KB) can be submitted in advance for revision; it always has to be approved by the Dean.
• We kindly ask you to send us an email to [email protected] on the day of your submission containing your abstract as well as your dissertation as two separate PDFs or as a download link.

Earning a doctorate with multiple publications? Cumulative dissertations usually require at least three published and refereed first author publications in renowned journals. Cumulative dissertations must be submitted to the dean by the supervisor prior to submission, indicating the relevant publications. Only when the application has been approved by the dean a cumulative dissertation is possible. Mixed forms between classical and cumulative dissertation are possible, but require a detailed justification and explanation, with sufficient time before the intended submission date. In all cases, care must be taken to ensure that the dissertation clearly presents and demonstrates independent scientific achievement.

As a rule, the examination should take place in person. The 20-minute-presentation takes place on the blackboard and is followed by questions. A remote examination is only an option if there is an external member outside Munich or in the event of illness of a member.

If a member of the doctoral committee participates remotely, the requirements of the remote examination apply:

• The presentation will take place on an electronic whiteboard.
• All parties involved in the examination must agree to the procedure described here.
• The examinee and those examiner situated in Munich meet in person in a room.
• Joining remotely is possible via a suitable video conferencing systems. Suitable and approved according to IT security standards are DFNconf, LRZmeet and in exceptional cases Zoom.
• The examiner who takes the minutes signs them and sends the scan of the minutes by e-mail to the commission chair. The chair prints out the minutes, signs them as well, and sends them to the Dean's Office along with all other doctoral documents.
• The committee chair is responsible for ensuring that these requirements are met, including proper record keeping and submission of these to the Dean's Office.
• you set independently in consultation with all members, especially the chair, of the doctoral committee.
• Please notify the Dean's Office of the date, location and time of the examination as soon as possible.
• If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

After submitting your dissertation and passing the oral examination, you are almost there - the doctoral title is within reach.

Please note, that the preliminary notification you receive after the oral examination does not yet entitle you to use the doctoral title; designations such as Doctor designatus (Dr. des.) or similar are also not permitted. Only after receiving the certificate you may officially use the title Dr. rer. nat.

• first submit six printed and possibly corrected copies of your dissertation to the University's Office of Publications and publish your dissertation electronically (further information can be found here ).
• According to the doctoral regulations, this submission must take place within one year .
• The certificate will be issued automatically after the dissertation has been uploaded electronically and submitted to the University Library.
• As soon as the doctoral certificate is ready for collection at the Dean's Office (approx. 4-6 weeks after submission of your dissertation to the University Library), you will receive a message from the Dean's Office by e-mail and you can collect it from the Dean's Office during normal opening hours.

Dean's Office of the Faculty of Physics Ms. Merita Shabanaj [email protected]

Ms. Anna-Serena Melo Voigt [email protected]

The office hours can be found here:

Regular office hours for habilitations and doctorates

Postal address of the dean's office of the Faculty of Physics Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Fakultät für Physik Dekanat Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 München

Zentrale Poststelle der LMU (LMU central mail room) Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 07:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central mail room's postal address: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Zentrale Poststelle der LMU, Zi.Nr. 003 Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 80539 München

• How can I currently submit my dissertation?
• What do I have to consider when submitting?
• How much time must elapse between the submission of the dissertation and the date of the defense?
• How do I know according to which doctoral examination regulations I will defend my examination?
• What are the differences between the two doctoral regulations?
• Is it possible to change to the new doctoral regulations?
• Will I be employed at a chair directly after admission?
• Where can I get certified copies?
• How can I obtain a master's degree if I start a doctorate directly after completing my bachelor's degree?

Examination regulations of the faculty of physics at LMU Munich (starting from 01.01.2020) (PDF, 130 KB)

Examination regulations of the faculty of physics at LMU Munich (superseeded 1993-2019) (PDF, 241 KB)

Application form for Admission to Doctoral Study (PDF, 146 KB)

Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (new regulations) (PDF, 212 KB)

Application for Admission to the Doctoral Examination (old regulations) (PDF, 201 KB)

Examination commitee (PDF, 97 KB)

Mentorate confirmation (PDF, 105 KB)

Form Statement criminal investigation (PDF, 183 KB)

Congratulations on your doctorate! You have your doctorate in your pocket. We would like to celebrate this together with you and invite you to the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Physics , which once a year gives a festive farewell to all graduates of the previous academic year.

Joannis Koepsell, winner of the Theodor Hänsch PhD Award 2022 | © Christoph Hohmann

Joannis Koepsell is awarded the Theodor Hänsch PhD Prize from the LMU Faculty of Physics for his outstanding dissertation entitled “Quantum simulation of doped two-dimensional Mott insulators”. Read more...

The Theodor Hänsch PhD Award is donated by the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation for the Faculty of Physics and is endowed with 4,000 euros. It is named after Professor Theodor W. Hänsch (Nobel Prize winner in 2005) and is intended to recognize particularly outstanding dissertations in the field of physics. The prize is awarded once a year during the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Physics .

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TU Munich / QuantumDiamonds – PhD Thesis in Quantum Sensing

PhD thesis Munich Quantum Sensing Science TUM published since:  7 December 2023

Making the invisible visible through best-in-class quantum sensors is the mission of the Bucher Lab at TU Munich and the deep tech startup QuantumDiamonds GmbH.

About the Bucher Lab at TU Munich

In recent years, color centers in diamond have been shown to be an outstanding atomic-scale sensor for magnetic fields. With these defects in diamond – more precisely nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers – nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) signals from a few cubic nanometer sample volumes or even single molecules have been detected.

We are looking for you to strengthen and join our efforts within the Munich Quantum Valley project where we have an open doctoral position for a Quantum Sensing Researcher.

What you will be working on:

• You will work in an international growing team focusing on quantum sensing with nitrogen-vacancy centers
• You will work at the intersection of basic science and technology development and closely interact with the project partner QuantumDiamonds GmbH
• You will actively participate in outreach events and present your results at conferences, workshops and research publications.

Requirements

• You hold a degree in physics, engineering or material science
• You have excellent skills in instrumentation and measurement and/or expertise in micro and nano-fabrication
• Ideally, you have gathered experience in working with quantum sensors and bring in expertise in fabricating them
• You are an independent worker and bring creative ideas into a larger team.
• You like to work in an academic setting with a technology-oriented innovative mindset.
• You have strong communication and writing skills.
• Close collaboration with one of the leading quantum sensing startups and the opportunity to apply your research in an industrial setting
• A position at the Garching Research Campus, one of the most advanced research and education facilities in Europe, with internationally visible research programs in quantum science and technology.
• Close connection to the activities of the Munich Quantum Valley with its main goal to build a quantum computer based on different platforms, to develop suitable algorithms and application, and to establish an ecosystem for innovative quantum technologies.
• A remuneration according to qualifications and professional suitability in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement of the German federal states (depending on qualification between TVL-E13 and E15).

Apply directly to https://join.com/companies/quantumdiamonds/9894607-phd-thesis-tu- munich-x-quantumdiamonds-gmbh  

Contact: tammo.sievers(at)quantumdiamonds.de

Bucher lab:  https://www.bucherlab.org/people/dominik-bucher/

QuantumDiamonds: https://www.quantumdiamonds.de/

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Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics

The main focus of this interdisciplinary study program is the application of new research-driven natural and engineering principles and findings in both medicine and life sciences in order to develop new methods for prevention, diagnosis and therapy.

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• 4 semesters (fulltime)

Winter semester: 01.04. – 31.05. Summer semester: 01.09. – 30.11.

• Aptitude Assessment for Master
• Possible for both winter and summer semester
• Student Fees: 85.00 €
• Tuition fees for international students

Information on Degree Program

Program profile.

The areas of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at TUM are focused on the improvement and development of novel imaging modalities for microscopy and biomedical imaging as well as on the development of biosensor technology for Lab-On-Chip technology. Other examples include the application of artificial intelligence for the analysis of medical data, the improvement of therapeutic methods, the development of tracers or methods to support radiotherapy, as well as various biomedical applications of biomechanics and biophysics to the broad field of biomedical engineering.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation .

The courses on the Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Master teach the basics and the skills required to successfully carry out research or industrial projects across the interdisciplinary boundaries between natural sciences, engineering and medicine. In addition to the necessary background knowledge and practical know-how, the self and social skills required in the academic or industrial environment of biomedical engineering should also be promoted. This profile is intended to enable graduates to be deployed in a wide range of industrial and service industries.

Typical fields of application for the graduates of this master's program are in experimental research activities, in the planning and documentation of research projects as well as in adjacent fields of activity of the biotech and medical technology industry, for example in patenting, development, project planning or in public institutions.

Program structure

The Master's program is divided in a course phase in the first two semesters and a research phase in the second year. The basis of the course phase of the first year is the module ‘Biomedical Physics 1 & 2’. During the course phase students chose modules from a catalog, which covers selected topics of Biomedical Engineering. Here the diversity of the research activities at TUM within this area is visible and accessible to the students. The ‘Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Lab Course’ and a course from a non-natural science catalogue complete the profile. A mentor supports students in choosing their focus area.

The research phase brings the students directly in contact with current topics of research in biomedical engineering. After a period of vocational adjustment (Master's seminar and Master's training, 3rd semester) students work on their own research project for the Master's thesis. An intense supervision during the whole research phase is assured by the large number of senior scientists at the campus Garching and students benefit from the excellent research environment with a broad national and international research network.

• Module handbook: description of program contents

Language of instruction

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.  

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is English.

Information on study organization

• Information on exams
• Information on studying abroad

Fees for the program

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 6,000 euros per semester .

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Academic Regulations: Application, Studying and Exams

• General Academic and Examination Regulations
• Academic and Examination Regulations (PDF 392 KB)
• All regulations and legal framework concerning studies

Application and Admission

Application process.

Minimum requirements to apply for a Master's program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment allows the TUM school or department to which you are applying the opportunity to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a bachelor’s) obtained outside of the EU / EEA must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

Applying for a master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more Important information about your application from the TUM school or department

Documents required for the online application

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Letter of Motivation
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a bachelor's) is obtained outside the EU/EEA

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin . Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.

Documents required for enrollment

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Degree Certificate and Diploma (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin . After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Application deadlines

Application period for winter semester: 01.04. – 31.05. Application period for summer semester: 01.09. – 30.11.

Our online application portal TUMonline will create an application form and a checklist with the documents you have to hand in. The checklist shows which documents you need for admission and which for enrollment .

You must submit the signed application form and all documents you need for admission before the application deadline .

Please also submit the documents we need for your enrollmentas soon as possible . If individual documents for enrollment are not available to you yet, you can hand them in up to five weeks after the start of the lecture period. However, we recommend that you submit all required documents well before the semester begins, as you will not be enrolled until all documents have been received .

Please check your TUMonline account regularly , to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

Admission process

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (Appendix 2, German) (PDF 303 KB)

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Master programs at the Physics Department of TUM

Our Master programs cover all aspects of modern Physics. The three German language programs represent the three research areas within the Physics Department. The English language program in Applied and Engineering Physics covers research topics in Physics related to applications and engineering aspects from all three research areas. The Physics programs are completed by interdisciplinary programs. Two programs in cooperation with Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE) and two programs in cooperation with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) .

In each of our Master’s programs students are guided to do scientific research in the respective area of Physics on their own. This is a perfect first step for starting a Ph. D.

„Direct Track“ from a Master Program to a Ph. D.

Talented students can continue the Master's research phase seamlessly with a doctoral project, speeding up their academic career.

The "Direct Track" combines the advantages of the traditional model with the speed of a "Fast Track" – without the disadvantages like a (formally) missing Master’s degree.

Master programs Physics

Our Master programs build the natural continuation to our Bachelor program in physics. All four Master programs convey the academic width which is typical for a physicist. Thus it is assured that our Master graduates are outstandingly qualified for the various tasks in research, development and industry.

Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)

Discover the amazing power of physics through its applications! Learn all about lasers, super strong magnets, solar cells, biosensors and more.

• more information on the Master program Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics)
• Curriculum of the Master programs Physics
• Application and admission in the Master programs Physics

The M. Sc. Physics (Applied and Engineering Physics) is an English language program.

Physics (Condensed Matter Physics)

When atoms are allowed to interact things can get really interesting! Did you ever wonder why metals are shiny, why some materials are magnetic while others are not, how electrical currents can flow forever without resistance and how nano machines and devices can be constructed remarkable quantum mechanical functionality?

• more information on the Master program Physics (Condensed Matter Physics)

The M. Sc. Physics (Condensed Matter Physics) is a German language program.

Physics (Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics)

Are you fascinated about understanding our world at the subatomic scale? Join us to learn more about the nuclei inside atoms down to the most elementary building blocks of matter!

• more information on the Master program Physics (Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics)

The M. Sc. Physics (Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics) is a German language program.

Physics (Biophysics)

What is Life? Explore with us the fascinating frontier of modern Physics far away from chemical and thermodynamical equilibrium. Research the most complex systems on earth: biomolecules, cells, and organisms. Create the foundation for new technology of the 21 st century inspired by biology.

• more information on the Master program Physics (Biophysics)

The M. Sc. Physics (Biophysics) is a German language program.

Interdisciplinary Master programs

The study offers at Physics Department is completed by interdisciplinary Master programs. In these students from a broader background are educated at the frontiers to neighboring disciplines.

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics

The Master program Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics is an interdisciplinary program focussing on the translation of novel principles from natural sciences and engineering to the application in medicine and life sciences. Its aim is to foster the development of new methods for better prevention, diagnostics or therapy of human diseases. The master program is offered in collaboration with the Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering (MIBE), which provides the students an excellent learning and research environment in the field of Biomedical Engineering.

• more information on the Master program Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
• Curriculum Master program Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
• Application and admission in the Master program Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics

The M. Sc. Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics is an English language program.

Quantum Science & Technology

The Master program Quantum Science & Technology starts in WS 2020/1 jointly at the two Physics departments of Technical University Munich (TUM) and Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich (LMU) . Students learn to directly translate current results from research and development in science (e.  g. Physics, Chemistry), Mathematics and Engineering (e.g. informatics, electrical engineering) into applications, such as quantum sensors, quantum algorithms, and quantum computers, which exploit quantum phenomena – especially superposition and entanglement.

Students benefit from the research environment provided by the excellence cluster Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) .

• more information on the Master program Quantum Science & Technology
• Curriculum in the Master program Quantum Science & Technology
• Application and admission in the Master program Quantum Science & Technology

The M. Sc. Quantum Science & Technology is an English language program.

Matter to Life

The Master program Matter to Life teaches students the multi-disciplinary background, the practical skills, and the social competencies necessary in order to act as creative innovators within the research area of molecular bioengineering. Special emphasis is put on the scientific play instinct and explorative thinking out-of-the-box and stimulating the combination of new technologies. The study program is integrated with the Max-Planck School by the same name providing the students with additional networking possibilities.

• more information on the Master program Matter to Life
• Curriculum in the Master program Matter to Life
• Application and admission in the Master program Matter to Life

The M. Sc. Matter to Life is an English language program.

Elite Master program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (TMP)

Mathematics is the universal language of theoretical physics that is fundamental for an understanding of our world at the smallest and largest scales. Conversely, physical intuition supplies mathematics not only with relevant problems but can also suggest paths to new answers. Those at home in both worlds who have acquired a broad education can form fruitful connections and explore promising innovative approaches.

The Elite Master program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics is offered in cooperation with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) within the framework of the Elite Network of Bavaria . Students are enroled at both universities.

• more information on the Elite Master program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
• Information on the TUM offers within the Elite Master program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
• Application and admission in the Elite Master program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

The M. Sc. Theoretical and Mathematical Physics is an English language program.

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Master's program "Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics" (M.Sc.)

This research-oriented interdisciplinary Master's program focuses on the application of new findings in the physical and engineering sciences in order to develop new methods for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses.

Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at TUM / MIBE

Research focus areas in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics at TUM and MIBE relevant to the degree program include the (further) development of new methods of microscopy and biomedical imaging as well as the development of biosensor technologies. Other areas include the application of artificial intelligence in the analysis of medical data, improvement of therapeutic methods such as radiation therapy, as well as numerous other applications, for example in prosthetics.

At MIBE these research activities are consolidated in an interdisciplinary network and with a central building, which also contains a large number of laboratories.

You'll find an overview of various research areas in Bioengineering here.  

Objectives and career perspectives of the Master’s program

The Master’s program conveys scientific fundamentals at the interface between natural sciences, engineering and medicine while providing students with insights into current international research. Research orientation and interdisciplinary character are central aspects of the degree program. Students are thus prepared to combine the approaches of the various disciplines and to find a common language with researchers from the various academic disciplines, a prerequisite to the development of modern methods for Biomedical Engineering. In addition to subject-specific qualifications, the program also develops and promotes the students' self-competence and social competence.

A wide range of career opportunities in industry and research are then open to graduates. Typical areas of application include among others experimental research, planning and documentation of research projects as well as activities in related biotech and medical technology industry fields (for example in patent systems, development, project planning or at public authorities).

Organization and curriculum

The Master's program "Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics" is conducted at TUM’s Physics Department. The program is run in close collaboration with MIBE in order to accommodate the highly interdisciplinary and research-oriented focus of the degree program. The program lasts two years; the teaching language is English ( Information on proof of language skills ).

In addition to two basic modules in the area of Biomedical Physics, students can choose their focus areas for the entire Master's program as early as in the first semester (focus area Biomedical Imaging or focus area Biosensor Technologies ). The subject-specific lectures and exercises of the study phase (first and second semester) are supplemented by general education subjects (for example English Writing for Physics ) and an advanced practical physics training. The practical physics training does not consist of individual experiments, but is rather a comprehensive attempt to convey an impression of typical research projects.

The third and fourth semesters constitute the research phase of the degree program, entailing a Master's seminar , Master's practical training and the Master's thesis . The Master's thesis can be written under the supervision of not only members of the Physics Department, but of any member of MIBE.  

Additional information on the curriculum on the webpage of the Physics department .   

Research Phase / Master's Thesis

You can find topics for a Master's Thesis on the website "Research Phase and Master's Thesis in the M.Sc. BEMP" on the Physics department webpages in the section "finding a topic".   

Application process and admission requirements

The Master’s program is intended for applicants with a Bachelor's degree (at least six semesters) from a German or foreign university or with an equivalent or more advanced degree in engineering or natural sciences. The application process is conducted centrally through TUM’s Admissions Office on an online basis.

• For a start in winter semester: April 1st - May 31st
• For a start in summer semester: September 1st - November 30th 
• Additional information on the application process  

Further Information

You'll find additional information on the curriculum, the individual focus areas, application and eligibility procedures on the Physics Department pages . Useful information to help ease you into student life, e.g. about enrollment and student card or registering your address, can be found on TUM's central webpage .

Interviews with the degree program coordinator Prof. Julia Herzen and students of the study program

Read the interview with degree program coordinator Prof. Julia Herzen for a general overview of the Master's program.

Interview with Julia Herzen about digital teaching in the Master’s program “Biomedical Engeineering and Medical Physics” in the summer semester 2020

Interview with Tina Dorosti, first semester student in the Master’s program “Biomedical Engeineering and Medical Physics”

Interview with Pascal Wodtke, first semester student in the Master’s program “Biomedical Engeineering and Medical Physics”

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