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Quantum Physics and Chemistry – Individual Research Studies, full-time, second cycle programme (S2-PRK-QPC)

(in Polish: Quantum Physics and Chemistry – Individual Research Studies, stacjonarne, drugiego stopnia)
Faculty of Physics
second cycle programme
full-time, 2-year studies
Language: English

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Number of places: 10, including: 8 places in the first phase, in the June-July qualification, and 2 places in the second phase, in the August-September qualification.

The main concept of the studies consist in education through participation in scientific research related to quantum physics or chemistry.

Study programme:

  • leading discipline: physical sciences, additional discipline: chemical sciences
  • education in English
  • education based on world-class scientific research conducted at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw and the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Warsaw
  • education based on an individual study plan under the supervision of a scientific supervisor
  • education without emphasis on passing of specific subjects, but largely through participation in scientific research, self-education and tutoring
  • students’ own research budget
  • a wide range of laboratory activities
  • access to computer labs and well-equipped specialist libraries
  • the possibility of making your own projects and prototypes in the Makerspace@UW studio
  • internships as part of studies
  • classes at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw (ul. Pasteura 5) and the Faculty of Chemistry (ul. Pasteura 1)

The profile of the graduate:

The graduate has competences enabling independent and team solving of difficult and openly defined problems. Proficiency in quantum physics and chemistry enables him/her to participate in advanced scientific research, but these competencies are universal. The knowledge and ability to create mathematical models, combined with communication skills and the ability to analyze data, including using machine learning, allow the graduate to freely pursue their passion.

Qualification awarded:

Second cycle degree - magister - in Quantum Physics and Chemistry – Individual Research Studies

Access to further studies:

doctoral school, non-degree postgraduate education

Learning outcomes

Upon the completion of the study program, the graduate achieves the learning outcomes specified in Resolution No. 201 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of March 23, 2023 on study program for the Quantum Physics and Chemistry – Individual Research Studies course (Monitor UW of 2023, item 104 as amended d.). The graduate has the following qualifications in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences:

Regarding knowledge, the graduate

- knows and understands selected areas of physical and chemical sciences to an advanced degree
- knows and understands advanced mathematics, mathematical methods and IT techniques necessary to carry out research tasks in a selected area of physical sciences or chemical sciences
- knows and understands advanced experimental and numerical techniques that allow to plan and perform scientific research in a selected area of physical or chemical sciences, taking into account the correct interpretation of results
- knows and understands the theoretical principles of operation of measurement systems and test equipment specific to a selected area of physical sciences or chemical sciences
- knows and understands the current directions of development of quantum physics and chemistry
- knows and understands the principles of occupational health and safety to the extent that allows for independent research work in the selected area of physical sciences or chemical sciences
- knows and understands the legal and ethical conditions related to research activities
- knows and understands the concepts and principles of industrial property protection and copyright as well as the need to manage intellectual property resources; is able to use patent information resources
- knows and understands the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship, using knowledge of quantum physics and chemistry
- knows and understands specialized vocabulary in English concerning advanced issues of quantum physics and chemistry

Regarding skills, the graduate:
- is able to apply the scientific method in solving problems, carrying out experiments and drawing conclusions in a selected area of physical sciences or chemical sciences
- is able to plan and carry out advanced experiments, simulations or observations in specific areas of quantum physics and chemistry, including the use of machine learning methods, acting individually or in a team, also assuming the function of a leader
- is able to make a critical analysis of the results of measurements, observations or theoretical calculations along with the assessment of the accuracy of the results
- is able to find the necessary information in the professional literature, both from databases and other sources; is able to reproduce the reasoning or the course of the experiment described in the literature, taking into account the assumptions and approximations made
- is able to combine methods and ideas from different areas of physics and chemistry, noticing that sometimes distant phenomena are described using a similar model
- is able to adapt knowledge and methodology of physics or chemistry, as well as applied experimental and theoretical methods to related scientific disciplines
- is able to present the results of experimental, theoretical or numerical research in written, oral, multimedia presentation or poster form - in English
- is able to communicate effectively with both specialists and non-specialists in the field of issues relevant to the studied area of quantum physics or chemistry, and in particular is able to communicate the results of research in the form of scientific papers
- is able to plan their own activities and their own development, taking into account the need for self-education, and in particular is able to present a research plan in the form of an application for funding scientific research
- is able to use English to the extent that allows for independent completion of education and communication with specialists in the same or related specialization, in accordance with the requirements set out for level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- is able to use information and communication technologies, in particular to acquire and transfer reliable knowledge.

Regarding social skills, the graduate:
- is ready for lifelong learning and to inspire and organize the learning process of others
- is ready to cooperate and work in a group, in various roles, in particular in a research group
- is ready to properly define priorities for the implementation of a task defined by himself or others, in particular a task related to conducting scientific research
- is ready to apply and promote the principles of intellectual honesty in his own and other people's activities, to solve ethical problems in the context of research integrity, to use the scientific method in gathering knowledge
- is ready to read scientific literature in order to deepen and broaden knowledge, taking into account the risks when obtaining information from unverified sources, including the Internet
- is ready to take responsibility for undertaken research, experiment or observation initiatives and to take into account the social aspects of the practical application of the acquired knowledge and skills and the related responsibility
- is ready to think and act in an entrepreneurial way
- is ready to communicate in English, in particular in the field of extended issues of quantum physics and chemistry, in particular in international, multicultural teams

Admission procedures:

Visit the following page for details on admission procedures: https://irk.uw.edu.pl/