BUSE Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Physics

BUSE Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Physics

Programme Overview

AIMS

One of the most important concepts in physics is that, behind the apparent complexity of the world around us, nature has an underlying simplicity and unity which can be expressed in terms of all-embracing fundamental principles and laws. As well as being concerned with such fundamental questions, physics is a widely applicable subject and forms the basis of much of modern and, more importantly, future technologies. Moreover, the distinction between certain traditional branches of other disciplines and physics is rapidly fading out, resulting in an increasing number of employment opportunities in technical areas requiring expertise at the interface of physics and these disciplines.

Our Bachelor of Science Honours Degree Programme has been developed to provide a solid grounding in physics as a fundamental discipline while providing a secure foundation to a wide range of careers. To enhance accessibility to the various existing and probable future career opportunities, apart from modules in core areas of physics, we also offer a variety of electives in applied and theoretical areas of physics as well as in other optional scientific disciplines.

Overall, our programme combines the study of a fundamental discipline with the opportunity to develop skills in experimental and theoretical methods of problem solving.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Successful graduates of this programme should be able to:
Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills in a variety of scientific disciplines

Pursue their areas of specialisation through further studies, or research at postgraduate level, both locally and internationally.

Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge ethically and in a collaborative manner so as to meet professional expectations.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Careers for our graduates include Mineral Exploration scientists, Groundwater Exploration scientists, Industrial Software/Hardware specialists, Process Control/Automation specialists, Environmental Protection specialists. Depending on their specific interests and aptitudes, our graduates may opt for traditional careers like teaching or for jobs in technical areas of research and development in industry, laboratories and universities.

Employment Opportunities
Job opportunities for our students prevail in:

• The science teaching field
• Banking sector
• Civil service
• Insurance companies
• Manufacturing industry
• Meteorological sector
• Agriculture
• Statistics
• Research and consultancy firms
• Mining sector

Entry Requirements:
All applicants have to meet  the following minimum requirements for admission prescribed under the general regulations (i.e.):

• Have obtained at least 5 O’ level subject at Grade (C) or better including English Language and Mathematics;
• Must have obtained “A” level passes or their recognized equivalents in Physics and Mathematics
  Structure of the Programme

Programme Structure

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

• The BSc Honours Degree in Physics shall extend over a period of four years of full time study, each year comprising two semesters.
• Taught courses shall be offered during the first two years and the final year of study while the third academic year shall be reserved for Industrial Attachment.
• The BSc Honours Degree in Physics has three options or areas of specialisation and these are: Computer Technology, Electronics and Environmental Physics and Energy Sources
• Students shall all do common courses in Parts I and II and specialise in Part IV.

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