Education

Physics
Graduate MajorCurriculum

Broader, deeper —
a curriculum that supports and
develops globally successful researchers

In the Graduate Major in Physics, related courses are grouped to provide systematic, specialized learning according to students' level of learning and achievement.

    • Tokyo Tech
    • Other Universities,
      Technical Colleges,
      etc.

  2. Entrance
    Examination

     
    Applicants must pass an entrance examination to advance from an undergraduate major to a master's program.

  3. Master's Program
    (2 Years)*1

    400-Level and 500-Level Courses

    As a graduate course, in addition to core lectures in each specialized field of physics, the curriculum is organized for cultivating practical skills for problem solving and international communication. Systematically study the latest research and more advanced concepts in the fields of particle-, nuclear-, and astro-physics and condensed matter physics, building on the fundamental knowledge acquired in the Undergraduate Program. Common courses that contain training for improving presentation skills are also offered, and these are structured so that expertise is developed through independently conducting research for Research Seminars and master's theses.

    • Common Courses
      In order to achieve breakthroughs in advanced physics research, implementation of new ideas from a broader field is required. Common core courses and courses for widening one's viewpoint are held for particle-, nuclear-, and astro-physics and condensed matter physics fields. In addition, there are also courses for English writing and presentation skills, which will be essential in the future.
    • Particle-, Nuclear-, and Astro-Physics
      In order to investigate the fundamental principles of the natural world, everything from microscopic fundamental particles to the macroscopic general structure of the universe is studied. Systematic lectures are provided for theoretical research that covers this spectrum, and for experimental and observational research that supports it as natural science.
    • Condensed Matter Physics
      The formation mechanism of various physical properties of a substance is explained by the basic principles of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and electromagnetics, with the goal of quantitative understanding. The gas phase, liquid phase, solid phases (including crystal and liquid crystal phases) of matter and their interfaces are studied in addition to static physical properties such as magnetic properties, transport phenomena such as superconductivity and　superfluidity, and dynamic phenomena seen in interactions between light and materials, etc.
    • Research-Related Courses
      Under an academic supervisor, theoretical exercises, experiments, and observation training are provided to support students in their master's thesis research. We hold presentation-style colloquia positioned as interim reports for master's thesis research, overseas academic meeting participation, short-term overseas study, and workshops to which overseas students are invited.
    • Research Seminars
      Under an academic supervisor, research seminars and literature reviews are conducted to support students in their master's thesis research.

    *1 Indicates the standard model where the master's program is completed in two years.

    1. Completion

    2. Advancement
      Assessment
      Applicants must pass an advancement
      assessment to advance from a master's program to a doctoral program.

    1. Other Universities'
      Graduates and Working Adults

    2. Entrance
      Examination
      Applicants must pass an entrance
      assessment to advance from another university to a doctoral program.

  5. Doctoral Program
    (3 Years)*2

    600-Level Courses

    The Doctoral Program is organized so that more productive research can be conducted from a global position using basic, developed, and advanced knowledge related to particle-, nuclear-, and astro-physics and condensed matter physics fields, acquired at the undergraduate level. The curriculum includes courses which provide high-level training for oral and written presentations, courses to assist activities overseas, and those that train students to plan international research workshops.

    • Major Courses
      We hold presentation-style colloquia positioned as interim reports for doctoral dissertation research, overseas academic meeting participation, short-term overseas study, and workshops to which overseas students are invited. In the English language courses, students acquire writing skills for submitting papers to technical journals and presentation skills for international conferences.
    • Research Seminars
      Under an academic supervisor, research seminars and literature reviews are conducted to support students in their doctoral thesis research.

    *2Indicates the standard model where the Doctoral Program is completed in three years.

  6. Completion

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