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Physics and High-Tech Innovation

About the programme

The Physics and High-Tech Innovation specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes a physics component (60 EC), mostly in the first year, and a High-Tech Innovation component, mostly in the second year (60 EC).

Programme overview

The curriculum of this master’s specialisation consists of a Physics component and a High-Tech Innovation component: 

  • Physics courses (30 EC) 
  • Physics research project (30 EC)
  • Orientation HTI course (3 EC) 
  • High-Tech Innovation core electives (27 EC) 
  • Research project within the high-tech innovation industry or partners (30 EC). 

Educational methods

  • Colloquium
  • Lectures
  • Individual papers
  • Lab work
  • Presentations
  • Research
  • Projects
  • Seminars
  • Work group
  • Internship
  • School practice

Study guidance

Leiden University offers, if necessary, accompaniment and consultancy on both substantive areas and personal development. The study advisor or study coordinator of your programme is an expert in the field of your study and will be able to help you with problems such as study delay, planning, and exam arrangements.