Chinhoyi University of Technology Department of Physics

Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics…

The BSc. Honours in Physics is intended to

• Provide a solid foundation in physics by exposing the students to physics concepts, principles, laws and applications.
• Provide grounding in a coherent body of knowledge, a broad coverage of the related academic skills, personal development, social skills, entrepreneurship, innovation and literacy.
• Provide very high quality standard of education and training in physics towards producing graduates of the calibre sought after by the professions, public service, industry and the academic sectors
• Raise and maintain Chinhoyi University of Technology as a premier centre for physics education, research and training that drives new technology development to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds and cultures, regionally and internationally.

By choosing to study with us you will be able to

Think scientifically and communicate science effectively through written and/or oral presentations
• Demonstrate IT skills as well as time and personal management.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in diverse fields of physics.
• Display considerable understanding of current developments and knowledge gaps in the major field of study
• Conduct cutting edge research leading to novel technologies.
• Engage in physics ventures for wealth creation.
• Demonstrate a decisive approach in the evaluation of scientific data and information, including the capacity to apply relevant statistical analysis and using computer software.
• Be ready to pursue postgraduate studies in physics and other professional fields.
• Work ethically and professionally as an individual or within a team with a capacity for leadership.
• Follow necessary practical procedures as a basis for employment and further studies and research in physics.
• Apply relevant techniques to solve physics related problems.
• Recognise the need for lifelong learning and professional development and to manage own learning needs at both personal and professional levels.
• Evaluate, articulate and defend the need for safety, sustainability, personal responsibility and ethics within the society

Carreer

The logical approaches, the ability to build and test models in addition to the numerical and problem solving skills, are methodologies which are inherent in any physics degree. These methodologies provide a good fundamental training to a wide range of prospective careers for graduates of the BSc. Honours Degree in Physics.

The more obvious career directions for our graduates include academic and industrial research, working in technology based industries such as electronics, opto-electronics, energy or communications and the critical and growing area of medical physics and technology. The degree prepares graduates to work as material scientists, meteorologists, geophysicists, nanoscientists, medical physicists, optometrists or metrologists to mention a few. Some of the graduates can go into physics-related business as entrepreneurs. Due to their analytical skills, physicists are also in demand in a range of financial, fund management and research roles, in law, management consultancy, computer programming and in a major shortage area, as physics and science educators.

Work placements/international opportunities

As part of your course you will undertake at least eight (8) months of work-related learning in Zimbabwean Physics related organizations. Industrial attachment aims to expose students to real life work processes and an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and learning to practice in a work-based environment. This also gives students an appreciation of the constraints of working life and functional relationships within and between organizations. It will develop student confidence in a discipline-based working environment and improve student employability.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Normal Entry

Candidates for the BSc. Honours degree in Physics programme require passes in Advanced-level Physics and Mathematics or Advanced-level Physical Science and Mathematics or Advanced-level Physics with Chemistry and Mathematics or their recognised equivalents, as well as at least five Ordinary-level passes including Mathematics and English.

Special Entry

Special Entry applications will be considered according to provisions of the General Academic Regulations, and, All applicants shall be subjected to written test(s) and interview(s) meant to access scientific aptitude as well as English proficiency, and must pass them before admission to the degree programme.

Mature Entry

Mature Entry applications will be considered according to provisions of the General Academic Regulations, and All applicants shall be subjected to written test(s) and interview(s) to access scientific aptitude as well as English proficiency and must pass them before admission to the degree programme.

Contact Us

Physics Department
ChairPhysics@cut.ac.zw
+263(0)6722203Ext 160

Master of Philosophy in Physics..

Entry Requirements:

• A good MSc. Or BSc. Degree

Duration

• 3 Years Minimum