Nuclear Physics

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1FA346

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits including Mechanics III and basic knowledge of quantum physics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

All qualified applicants will be admitted.

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-13628
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Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 October 2026–1 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits including Mechanics III and basic knowledge of quantum physics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 October 2026–1 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Basic nuclear physics. Nuclear and nucleon properties and models to describe them. Strong and weak interaction. Alpha, beta and gamma decay. Nuclear isotopes and decay laws. Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion. Accelerators. Origin of the elements. Relativistic kinematics and cross-section. The interaction of radiation with matter. Biological effects from radioactive radiation.

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