Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy
The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) is a joint program of graduate studies between the universities of Bonn and Cologne. The program leads students with a bachelor's degree in physics (or related subject) to a master's degree. The most successful students then move on to doctoral studies, leading to a PhD. The M.Sc. and PhD program are offered in both physics and astrophysics.
Application Deadline:
No deadline (start possible at any time)
Program Language:
English
Program Duration:
5 years
Doctoral Disciplines
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Physics
Type of Program
Faculties
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Short Description
For Physics the PhD program involves three years of research-oriented thesis work, leading to a doctoral degree in the field of physics. Scientific interests are centered on activities in applied and quantum optics, nuclear, and particle physics, physics of condensed matter, statistical physics, astroparticle physics, and mathematical physics.
For Astrophysics/Astronomy the PhD program involves three years of research-oriented thesis work, leading to a doctoral degree in Astrophysics/Astronomy. Scientific interests are centered on activities in optical, radio, and X-ray astronomy, stellar evolution and dynamics, gravitational lensing, cosmology, pulsar studies.
Program Title
Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS)
Program Tenure
Permanent Program (since 2007)
Other Organizations
Contact
Dr. Bernadette Schorn
Program Coordinator
+49 228 73 4832
bschorn@uni-bonn.de
Address
Helmholtz Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Physics (Room 0.011)
Nussallee 14-16
53115 Bonn
Isabela Fox
Office Administration
+49 228 73 2826
gradschool.physics@uni-bonn.de
Address
Helmholtz Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Physics (Room 0.012)
Nussallee 14-16
53115 Bonn
Also see
Planning Your Doctorate
What types of doctorate are there? What are the formal requirements? You can find the answers here.
Financing the Doctorate
How do I finance my doctorate? Where can I find travel grants or a printing cost subsidy? You can find the right funding instruments here.
Vacancies for Researchers
Would you like to do a doctorate on a doctoral position at the University of Bonn? You can find current vacancies here.