BSc in Applied Physics

Duration: 3 years

Fee Paying: No

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general university requirements candidates must obtain a minimum of grade D at the Advanced level in Physics and Mathematics. Preference would be given to with holders of the technical GCE and to those candidates with a pass in Advanced Level Further Mathematics.

Objectives

The Degree programme lays emphasis on the applications of Physics in the engineering sciences in general and in electronics and telecommunication in particular. It also encourages research, which would enable its graduates to be able to harness forces and exploit resources so that they can be instruments for development. In this respect, both undergraduate and postgraduate courses lay emphasis on the teaching of basic principles and on the applications of various concepts, enhanced by practical sessions.

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded the degree of B.Sc. in Applied Physics as a major a minimum of 180 credits (126 compulsory and 6 elective) from the approved list of courses above is required and 6 compulsory courses for a minor.

Skills Acquired

Ability to understand the workings of the world around us and in particular the interplay between Physics and engineering.
Ability to solve basic problems in the major branches of physics and applied physics and to manipulate some semi-industrial apparatus.

Employment Opportunities

The students will have opportunities in the following areas. As a teacher in General and Technical Secondary School for Physics both in O level and A level or as a technical staff in industries related to electronics, electrical and mechanical equipments. Be capable of pursuing postgraduate studies in physics, mathematics and engineering.