Why

Master in Physics:
Specialization in Non-Destructive Characterization with Applications for Cultural Heritage

Taught in English
Tuition fees: AED 166,400
Duration: 2 years

The dual focus of this programme makes it as a unique cross–disciplinary master degree programme in the UAE that addresses scientific research subjects relating to cultural heritage.

This master allows young ambitious students to pursue a scientific career where they will be able to use and develop state-of-the-art instruments in many research activities needed in the UAE and abroad: from purely scientific fields as material physics for research and development and innovation, to more specific cultural heritage sectors such as archaeometric studies, non-destructive characterisation, or preservation processes. The degree is awarded by Sorbonne University in Paris.

Programme

The curriculum is taught mainly by Abu Dhabi based faculty members, specialists in their fields, and by visiting professors coming from the Laboratory of Molecular and Structural Archeology and the Department of History of Art and Archeology at Sorbonne University in Paris.

The curriculum is a well-balanced blend of core courses, seminars, lab sessions, projects and a six months internship. It introduces students to a unique assembly of disciplines (Physics, Archeology and History of Art, Data Sciences & Artificial Intelligence) and equips them with a strong background in Non-Destructive Characterisation and its applications in Cultural Heritage or other domains, with methods widely used in many fields, like ultra-sound testing, several spectroscopy techniques, XR and XR Fluorescence analysis or hyperspectral analysis.

A Bachelor degree earned in Physics (possibly with a minor in Mechanics, Material Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Sciences) is required for admission to this programme.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme will have the ability to contribute to R&D projects, and to perform cross-disciplinary and innovative analysis, this makes them excellent candidates for employment in Cultural Heritage, Archeology and Art domain, as well as in all the fields requiring thorough and innovative analysis, like Material Science, Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Environment, Forensic Sciences or Architecture Engineering.

Experience

Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is centrally located on Al Reem Island on a state-of-the-art campus. Offering students a world-class education within a culturally diverse environment, the university continues to make a remarkable impact on higher education for students from all over the world.

Why Choose Sorbonne University

43

Shanghai

Ranking 2022

59

QS World University

Ranking 2024

75

THE World University

Ranking 2024

97

CWTS Leiden

Ranking 2022

760

Years

of academic excellence

90

Nationalities

FAQs

What is the programme duration?

2 years

Where is the degree recognized from?

The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne University. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

What is the application deadline?

25 August 2024

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