Master of Science in Physics
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
AED 2,000 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications opens on 28th September 2021
** per credit hour
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Introduction
Overview
The Master of Science in Physics program is designed to serve and support the UAE strategic needs in various areas which include, but are not limited to nuclear energy, semiconductor industry, Medical Physics, Aerospace industry, Nanophysics, and Nanotechnology. The program aims at preparing its graduates for professional and leadership positions in industrial, educational and governmental institutions.
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Curriculum
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours: minimum of 30 hours
College of Science
| Required Courses (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| COSC501 | Research Methods | 1 |
| COSC502 | Ethics of Scientific Research | 1 |
| PHYS633 | Seminar I | 1 |
| STAT503 | Applied Statistics | 2 |
Physics
| Required Courses (9 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| PHYS515 | Methods of Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS525 | Quantum Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS530 | Electrodynamics I | 3 |
| Elective Courses ((9 CH for Thesis option and 12CH for Non-Thesis option)) (9 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| PHYS541 | Atomic Physics | 3 |
| PHYS542 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS543 | Laser Physics | 3 |
| PHYS545 | Analytical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS552 | Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| PHYS555 | Introduction to Plasma Physics | 3 |
| PHYS560 | Elementary Particle Physics | 3 |
| PHYS571 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| PHYS574 | Physics of Radiotherapy | 3 |
| PHYS575 | Physics of Semiconductors | 3 |
| PHYS576 | Physics of Nuclear Medicine | 3 |
| PHYS614 | Modern Statistical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS616 | Experimental Condensed Matter Physics | 3 |
| PHYS622 | Solid-State Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS730 | Electrodynamics II | 3 |
| PHYS635 | General Relativity | 3 |
| PHYS660 | Methods in Experimental Particle Physics | 3 |
| PHYS672 | Medical Imaging & Instrumentation | 3 |
| PHYS675 | Imaging Science | 3 |
| PHYS678 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Spectro | 3 |
| PHYS698 | Selected Topics I | 3 |
Thesis/Research Project
| Required Course (6 Credit Hours for Thesis option and 3 Credit Hours for non-thesis option) (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
| COSR699 | Thesis | 6 |
Merit Fellowship Award
To receive the Merit Award, students are expected to have high academic credentials and maintain their academic success at the UAEU. The Merit Fellowship Award offers a financial assistance in form of partial tuition waiver to qualified students. Students in STEM and strategic areas of the country (renewable energy, transportation, health, water resources, technology, space) will have priority.
Student Eligibility:
- Have Excellent Academic Standing (GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0).
- Maintain a GPA ≥3.6/4.0 during study at UAEU.
- Have no other financial sponsorship or award.
Benefits:
- 50% discount on tuition fees.
Duration:
- Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.
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Rankings
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Program Outcome
- A robust background in concepts and solving skills in fundamental Physics.
- The capability to research a topic in contemporary Physics.
- The capability to communicate finds.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate insightful understanding of advanced topics in physics.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of recent developments in physics.
- Manage their own learning and professional development and make use of appropriate literature, research articles, and other primary sources.
- Plan and conduct a research project in specified time duration under supervision.
- Evaluate and solve complex real-world scientific problems both systematically and creatively.
- Analyze, interpret and publicize their research findings and defend their conclusions before specialists and non-specialist audiences.
- Consistently and sensitively manage highly complex ethical issues leading to informed, fair and valid decisions.