University of the Free State UFS Department of Physics

University of the Free State UFS Department of Physics – Check below:

Introduction

The University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Physics was one of the first departments established during the foundation of the UFS in 1904. Over the past century it has grown into a prestigious institution with research conducted in:
Energy Sustainability (SARChI Chair) / Material Science / Nano Science / Photoluminescence / Luminescent Solar Concentrators / Quantum dot synthesis / Segregation and diffusion / Thin films / Astrophysics
It is also the only institution in South Africa with exclusive access to an observatory and a digital planetarium in the form of the two observatories projects: Boyden Observatory and Science Centre & the Naval Hill Digital Planetarium (Old Lamont-Hussey Observatory).

At school and planning your future?

For those who are still at school and want to plan a future career path, see ‘SA Institute of Physics’. This informative site will provide you with information on physics in South Africa as well as career opportunities in physics. Physics is relevant to many diverse career choices! Even if you don’t major in Physics, you may want to include one or two courses in your learning programme at the UFS.

Undergraduate Studies

The department presents the following undergraduate programmes:

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astrophysics
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Engineering Subjects
Bachelor of Science in IT majoring in Computer Science and Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Geology
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics

For more information see:
Faculty Booklet
Faculty Rule Book 2024 – 2025(Bloemfontein Campus)
Faculty Rule Book 2024 – 2025(Qwaqwa Campus)

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Planning to do postgraduate studies?

The research in the department falls into two main categories – surface science and astrophysics – and the postgraduate studies focus on these areas. The Physics Department has sophisticated surface analysis apparatus at its disposal and has gained an international reputation as a surface science laboratory.
The following postgraduate programmes are available:

Bachelor of Science (Honours) with specialization in Astrophysics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) with specialization in Physics
Master of Science with specialization in Astrophysics
Master of Science with specialization in NanoScience
Master of Science with specialization in Solid State Physics
Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Astrophysics
Doctor of Philosophy with specialization in Solid State Physics

For more information see:
Faculty Rule Book 2024 – 2025(Bloemfontein Campus)
Faculty Rule Book 2024 – 2025(Qwaqwa Campus)
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