Atomic and Molecular Physics
Course, Master's level, 1FA681
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- 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
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120 credits in science/engineering. Participation in Quantum Physics, Quantum Physics F, or Introduction to Materials Science (10 credits). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- 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
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-13005
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 5 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- 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 in science/engineering. Participation in Quantum Physics, Quantum Physics F, or Introduction to Materials Science (10 credits). Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 5 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course focuses on the quantum-mechanical description of electronic structure in atoms, molecules, and larger systems. You will learn how to analyse and model one- and many-electron systems and to choose appropriate approximations – where the interplay between electronic structure and geometric structure is central and underpins the properties of matter from isolated atoms to the solid state. The course covers key concepts such as quantum states, symmetries, angular momentum, transitions, and spectra, as well as molecular bonding and motion using group theory and molecular orbitals. You will also study modern experimental methods and use quantum-chemical calculations with open-source software, providing insight into how theoretical and practical approaches are combined to investigate the physics of atoms and molecules.