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Program/MQR No. |
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Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours) |
2. |
Brief introduction |
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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 |
3. |
Program Outcome |
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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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4. |
Career Opportunities |
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Job options
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Employer
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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
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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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5. |
Program Structure |
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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:
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No.
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Type of Courses
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Credit Hours
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Percentage (%)
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1.
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University Required Courses
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20
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15.8
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2.
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Kulliyyah Required Courses
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9
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7.2
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Department Required Courses
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3.
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Core Courses
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64
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50.8
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4.
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Concentration Courses
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15
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11.9
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5.
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Industrial Training/Internship
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12
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9.5
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6.
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Final Year Project
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6
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4.8
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TOTAL
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126
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100
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Courses & Study Plan: Download Here |
6. |
Duration of Study |
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The course takes four years of full-time study to
complete. |
Malaysian
RM700
per semester
International
RM6,000
per semester
