The Excellence Track is a certificate program designed as an extension of the Master of Science Physics program of JGU for students interested in research and intending to pursue a subsequent doctorate. The program is aimed at high-achieving, research-oriented students and enables them to further develop their scientific knowledge as well as complementary and transferable skills in a structured program. Students who successfully complete the “Excellence Track” together with their Master degree will be considered strong candidates for a doctorate in one of the research groups.
In order to successfully complete the Excellence Track, students must acquire a minimum of 23 credit points in addition to the regular two years Master’s program. These credit points are distributed over two categories:
- Scientific Competence
- Complementary and Transferable Skills
All courses must be successfully completed before submission of the Master’s thesis. Graduates of the Excellence Track will receive a certificate attesting the additional academic achievements and qualifications.
If not already enrolled as a student at JGU, candidates must submit their application for the Excellence Track together with the application for the regular Master’s program in Physics. Alternatively, if they are already matriculated as Master students, the enrolment in the Excellence Track must be completed before the start of the second semester of the
Admission to the Excellence Track requires a completed Bachelor’s degree in physics with a very good academic track record, that has lasted no longer than one semester over the standard period of study.
Applicants should rank in the top 15% of graduates of the bachelor’s program in physics at their previous university. Admission can also be achieved by excellent grades at the end of the first master’s semester at JGU.
A selection committee decides on the admission to the Excellence Track after reviewing the applications and interviewing suitable candidates.
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