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Master of Science in Physics
Description:
The Master of Science in Physics program started during the academic year 2023/2024 and offers a master's degree with a coursework and thesis system. The duration of the program is two years, requiring the completion of 36 units, including 17 compulsory units, 9 elective units, and 6 units dedicated to the thesis. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding and in-depth knowledge of basic and advanced areas of physics. The program also includes the study of basic and modern scientific concepts and theories and their applications using mathematical and experimental methods, which qualifies students to develop critical thinking skills, systematic analysis, and scientific research ability.
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis, Courses and Research Project
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region (Headquarters)
Place of study (female students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region (Headquarters) (Female Section)
Required specialization
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
Two years
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
32
Credits required for graduation
32 hours
STEP test
56
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
1- Providing students with a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of physics.
2- Successfully entering scientific research centers or employment in the fields of nuclear energy, renewable energy, modern nanomaterials and their uses, medical physics, and laser physics.
3- Promoting scientific research and qualifying specialized scientific and professional cadres to contribute to the achievement of distinguished scientific and practical research at the national and international level.
Learning outcomes :
1- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to recall specialized concepts, principles, and theories and explain recent developments in physics.
2- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to identify and characterize the processes, materials, techniques, technologies, practices, procedures, and conventions that will be used in understanding experimental or theoretical research in physical fields: Advanced Materials, Optics, Renewable Energies, and Nuclear Physics.
3- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to apply advanced concepts and principles in physics to formulate the appropriate theoretical setting to propose explanations and justifications for physical phenomena.
4- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to use specialized skills in applying physics theories and concepts to solve relevant issues in advanced materials, optics, renewable energies, and nuclear physics.
5- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to practice laboratory and/or computational techniques with appropriate skills and process data and information quantitatively and/or qualitatively in the field of physics.
6- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to select, use, and adapt investigative methodologies, advanced digital technology, and related tools to conduct advanced research in physics.
7- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to communicate the contents of physics in different formats, and critically evaluate and review relevant literature with reference to its relevance.
8- Upon completion of the program, students will be able to make and defend objective and unbiased judgments on issues related to advanced physics; and maintain scientific integrity in terms of ethical principles within a collaborative setting.
Tracks :
1- Materials Science and Nanotechnology
2) Nuclear Physics
3) Laser Physics and Spectroscopy
Career opportunities:
1- A teacher of physics or related sciences in schools or universities.
2- Physics researcher at research institutions.
3- Material development consultant/technician in the private or public sector.
4- Nanotechnology consultant/technician in the private or public sector.
5- Consultant/technician in renewable energy in the private or public sector.
6- Consultant/technician in environmental technology in the private or public sector.
7- Laboratory consultant/technician in the private or public sector.
8- Consultant/technician in laser technology in the private or public sector.
9- Consultant/technician in solar energy in the private or public sector.
10. Consultant/technician in radiation protection in the private or public sector.