BSc in 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 candidates with a pass in Advanced Level of Further Mathematics.

Objectives

The Department seeks to provide quality instruction at undergraduate and graduate levels. 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. The department also offers a professional minor in electronics comprising of a total of 36 credits.

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded the degree of B.Sc. in Physics as a major a minimum of 180 credits (168 compulsory and 12 elective) from the approved list of courses above is required.

Skills Acquired

Ability to understand the workings of the world around us.
Ability to solve basic problems in the major branches of physics and to manipulate simple standard laboratory apparatus.

Employment Opportunities

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