Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours)

Undergraduate

1. Program/MQR No.

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours)

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Brief introduction

Physics is the study of the behavior of space, time, fields, and matter. Research in physics seeks to explore and explain fundamental questions that range from the largest scales involving the entire universe to the smallest, involving the most fundamental particles. Using highly advanced experimental techniques and mathematical methods, physicists construct theories that explain how the universe behaves.  

Department of Physics at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is one of the places in the world for research and education in physics. Coupled with an emphasis on strong fundamentals in basic physics, students, are mentored in research topics of their choice, with a selection from the fields of quantum information, atomic and laser physics, condensed matter physics, classical and quantum metrology, biophysics and sensor physics

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Program Outcome

Program outcome for Bachelor of Science (Physics) are formulated as follows:
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding and apply important principles associated to physics
  • Demonstrate practical and experimental competency
  • Ability to adapt to social environment and interact, engage and motivate the society towards positive change
  • Able to disseminate information and impart knowledge to the public
  • Ability to execute professional duties guided by Islamic values
  • Ability to communicate and express the concept of physics
  • Ability to identify the real world problems and analyse them using the concepts of physics, hence formulating the corresponding solution
  • Ability and motivation to utilized the knowledge and skills acquired to the further education
  • Understand and demonstrate basic entrepreneurial and managerial principle
  • Ability to understand, apply and harmonize philosophical principles of science with islam

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Career Opportunities

Job options

 

Employer

A major career of physics degree is involved scientific research.

Jobs directly related to the degree as follows:

Geophysicist/field seismologist

Higher education lecturer

Metallurgist

Nanotechnologist

Radiation protection practitioner

Research scientist (physical sciences)

Secondary school teacher

 

Jobs where the degree would be useful include:

Investment analyst

Meteorologist

Nuclear engineer

Operational researcher

Patent attorney

Software engineer

 

In Academic sector physics students are compatible to be appointed to those positions:

Research assistant

Research officer

Lecturer

Researcher

Postdoctoral Fellow

 

Employers of physics graduates include academic institutions, government research organizations and industry.

Industries employing physicists in their research and development department, those industries are :

1.            Aerospace And Defense

2.            Education

3.            Energy

4.            Engineering

5.            Instrumentation

6.            Manufacturing

7.            Oil And Gas

8.            Science And Telecommunications.


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Program Structure

In order to obtain the degree of Bachelor of Science (Physics) from IIUM, a student must successfully complete 126 Credit Hours (CH) of course work consisting of the University, Kulliyyah and Department required courses, as shown below:

No.

Type of Courses

Credit Hours

Percentage (%)

1.

University Required Courses

20

15.8

2.

Kulliyyah Required Courses

9

7.2

Department Required Courses

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Core Courses

64

50.8

4.

Concentration Courses

15

11.9

5.

Industrial Training/Internship

12

9.5

6.

Final Year Project

6

4.8

 

TOTAL

126

100



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Duration of Study

The course takes four years of full-time study to complete.

    

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