Doctoral studies
Admission regulations
Information about entry requirements and how to write your application is provided in the advertisement for the vacant position.
The admission regulations are detailed in the document below.
General entry requirements for all doctoral education
Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 7, Section 39
A potential candidate meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if they:
- have been awarded a second-cycle qualification
- have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or:
- have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or elsewhere.
The higher education institution may permit an exemption from the general entry requirements for an individual applicant, if there are special grounds.
Important step for research in applied physics
The three doctoral students Mattias Tidefelt, Shilpa Bijavara Seshashayana and Grzegorz Sadowski were the first to obtain their licentiate degrees in applied physics, which became a doctoral subject at Malmö University in 2021.
Important step for research in applied physics
The three doctoral students Mattias Tidefelt, Shilpa Bijavara Seshashayana and Grzegorz Sadowski were the first to obtain their licentiate degrees in applied physics, which became a doctoral subject at Malmö University in 2021.
“My research focuses on the development of glass alloys, which are obtained via rapid cooling of a metallic melt to a metastable solid. These materials exhibit impressive material properties which can be further refined by controlled distributions of nano-sized crystalline precipitates,” says Tidefelt.
Bijavara Seshashayana looked at the “fingerprints” of stars to understand how galaxies, including our own, change over time.
“By analysing the light from stars, I can work out what elements they contain. This helps us to see how stars create and spread elements like carbon and oxygen across space. Over billions of years, these elements shape the galaxy. My work reveals the story of how galaxies grow and evolve,” she says.
A better understanding and improving the properties of ‘Mg3Bi2-based thin films’ is the aim of Grzegorz’s research. “Thermoelectric materials can be used to process part of the wasted heat into electricity. When applied in form of thin coatings, they can be useful in self-powered microdevices and localised cooling.”
Tidefelt started his studies at Malmö University with a technical foundation year nine years ago: “I wanted to see if the natural sciences were for me. I'm driven to develop, and in terms of knowledge, the possibilities here are endless. Combined with a fascination for advanced technology, this is an interesting way to spend my time,” he says.
Bijavara Seshashayana became a scientist because she was fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and the idea of discovering something new. “Research is fun because it's like solving a cosmic puzzle – each discovery opens doors to more questions and deeper understanding. It's exciting to find connections and know that my work can help answer big questions about existence.
Sadowski wanted to get a better understanding of materials science, especially when it comes to the production and characterisation of thin films. I like to learn more about things I am interested in, and there is always more to learn when it comes to science.”
More about applied physics at Malmö University
Applied physics brings together research in physics, materials science, and astrophysics and includes calculations, modelling, experiments, and observations. Research at Malmö University takes place in an international environment and ranges from pure basic research to collaboration with companies and involves experiments in both our laboratories and at international facilities.
Responsible för for the doctoral programme in applied physics
Henrik Hartman, Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics
Doctoral courses
Doctoral courses
Doctoral courses
In addition to the actual doctoral thesis, the doctoral study programme also includes one component course. The content of this course is governed by the general syllabus for the doctoral subject area. The specific courses that should be included in the study programme will be decided upon in consultation with the supervisors.
Meet Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student
Meet Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student
'The fellowship among doctoral students is fantastic in Malmö. The university does a lot for us. We get to know each other and can network.' Palwasha Momand, Doctoral student.
Doctoral Schools
Doctoral schools bring together doctoral students with a common focus. That focus might be a postgraduate education subject or theme. The students conduct joint activities in the form of courses, workshops, and seminars. It is often the case that such schools are run in collaboration with other universities and financed with the help of external funding.
